Etiquette, manners, etc

[My Body Myself]

What the heck as happen to us as a whole and etc? When will this stop and go back to the way we were before this?

This isn't the 1st time that I have thought about or its not going to be the last time. Recently purchased Emily Post's Etiquette: Manners For A New World, 18th Edition, Peggy Post, Anna Post, Lizzie Post, Daniel Post Senning. To me its worth the purchase since its going to be invaluable resource to me no matter what. This should apply to others as well.

 

[kasmanaft08]

I really appreciate people with some basic manners. It doesn't necessarily have to follow any specific code or get too detailed, just be polite and nice to others. I know I can come off rude in a lot of different ways, but I do try and be nice and pleasant to others overall. I'd rather someone just be quiet/neutral/aloof, really...but I'm always baffled at how overtly rude strangers or non-strangers can be about things.

I think actually a lot people now find it kind of "badass" or funny, or that some strangers (who weren't like them) deserved it. I knew people who did that because of it. I really hate that to be honest. I think it's like mild bullying. -_-

 

[Grumpy Cat]

Went to school tonight and had the door slammed in my face twice. I did not let that bring me down. I still held the door open for the person behind me. I thought he was rude for not saying "thank you" the first time I held the door open for him, but he finally said it on the second go around (he was probably too shocked the first time to say anything let alone "thank you"). If everyone would only hold a door open, smile at someone, say "thank you" every once in a while (and "please" too), this world would be a much happier place. Just try it and see - here's a smile from me! (We can't all be like Grumpy Cat)

Signed, Miss Etiquette (that's me, Angie.)

 

[Manuheleku]

The world has become a very rude place. I like what Hannibal Lecter said, "The rude should be eaten."

With a nice Chianti

 

[ChildoftheCorn]

The other day I held the door for a man, then I thanked him. For walking through, I guess.

 

[Thea]

I hate when I hold the door for a friend and then a guy will come along and instead of going through the door will stay there until I go through first. There's chivalry and then there's being ridiculous. It's more awkward for me to let go of the door and you to grab it than it is for me to hold it. Also,I may be female but my arms function perfectly fine. Just saying.

 

[Grumpy Cat]

I hate when I hold the door for a friend and then a guy will come along and instead of going through the door will stay there until I go through first. There's chivalry and then there's being ridiculous. It's more awkward for me to let go of the door and you to grab it than it is for me to hold it. Also,I may be female but my arms function perfectly fine. Just saying.

That man was being a gentleman. There's not that many gentleman in the world anymore - so enjoy it when it happens.

 

[Peter A.]

Doesn't it just make practical sense to hold open a door if someone else is clearly going to go through it as well, especially if they have their hands full? After all, the alternative is to let go of it, and see it slam into their face (and that would not be nice).

 

[Thea]

That man was being a gentleman. There's not that many gentleman in the world anymore - so enjoy it when it happens.

I disagree. A gentleman is someone chivalrous enough to hold a door for someone. I don't think gender should come into it. When someone else is already holding said door it just moves into the realm of silly and makes if more awkward for them if you take it off them.

 

[Meistersinger]

If there is someone immediately behind me, I'll hold the door open for them, Otherwise, if the weather is bad, and (I can't believe I saying this, since I'll be 57 in a month and a half) they are an elderly person, or infirm, or they a young couple with very young children, I'll hold the door open also.


Never teach a pig to sing. It wastes your time, and annoys the pig.

 

[DesertRose]

I'm still an "old school gentleman." I've even updated my chivalrous ways by reading the book, "How To Be a Gentleman." Still, when exercising chivalry, I've been told, "I can get the door myself." It seems that feminism has killed the knight.

55 here, I hate feminism! I miss the days when most children were taught how to behave, how to have manners. What on earth happened?! It's a seriously ill world we live in today. Like everyone has become mini dictators. "I wish for this need or desire to be met, regardless of the inconvenience or pain it may cause you!" Ir "it's my way or get out" attitude. Not good. Man I miss the old days!!!