Ok i have basic manners. I say excuse me after passing wind, open doors for people, say please and thankyou and only swear when im with friends. My love life also stays private in which we do not snog in public out of sheer curtousy to others.
Poll: Are manners an important thing to you?
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I use manners when their called for. I berate when its called for. Its all situational for me.
I'd rather be treated at least somewhat decently, of course, rather than like shit, so I tend to make the effort.
I supppose that "golden rule" thing in school actually pays off, you know.. disregarding the whole religious tone of it.
I'd rather be treated at least somewhat decently, of course, rather than like shit, so I tend to make the effort.
I supppose that "golden rule" thing in school actually pays off, you know.. disregarding the whole religious tone of it.
Yes they are, a LOT. My parents call me an old man (read: I'm 19), plain weird or just stupid and other people usually just call me old fashioned, but I just love being polite and well-mannered in situations that require so. And yes, again call me old fashioned (sue me), I also try to be a gentlemen to the ladies, even more so when I fancy one, which, mind you, happened only once. Well more often, but only once when I was in the current old fashioned state-of-mind.
I especially try to make a point of being polite on the internet, if only to dispel the myth of everyone being a douchebag online.
I especially try to make a point of being polite on the internet, if only to dispel the myth of everyone being a douchebag online.
Well you're a hypocrite then and should hate yourself.Kif said:
Anyway, I'm as polite as I need to be but I try not to talk to people so generally there's not much to adhere to.
They used to be but nowadays people are so f***ing rude I dont really care anymore, I still say thanks and please but thats about it.
can it ever hurt to be polite? i'm honestly heartened by the fact 70% of people (atm) try to be polite. don't get me wrong, this whole turn the other cheek bit can be sillyily selfless, but whats the harm?
"be peaceful, be courteous, obey the law, respect everyone, but if someone puts his hand on you, send him to the cemetry." malcom x, 1965.
amen
"be peaceful, be courteous, obey the law, respect everyone, but if someone puts his hand on you, send him to the cemetry." malcom x, 1965.
amen
Depends. If it's toward other people, yes, I need to be polite. If it's towards me, no, be as rude as you want to be.
No.
Unless it is to someone working in retail. You never know how bad it is until you do it yourself.
Unless it is to someone working in retail. You never know how bad it is until you do it yourself.
Basic stuff like that, yes. It's getting into some of the other stuff where I have a problem. I mean, being required to put a napkin on your lap? Why is it bad manners if you don't do that? No elbows on the table? What possible negative effect could it have if you did that? Not wearing hats indoors? Why on earth would someone think of that?
That quote suits me perfectly, save.. the Twi-girls. I have about as much respect for them, and Meyer's as I do a brick.HotFezz8 said:
Though also, personally? The "turning the other cheek" thing only lets others take advantage of you in the end. I find it rather counter-productive. Yes, you can slap the arguement "then they're getting exactly what they want from you, reaction-wise", but then there's the "if you let someone abuse you, your eventually not going to be able to take much more for it to matter anyways". /mini "rant"
To a certain point. I'm not gonna go all out for anyone, but I hold doors open, I say thank you, please or whatever is considered common generosity but I don't give anyone an unreasonable amount of respect unless they've earned it.
I'm polite to pretty much everyone, whether I know them or not. I was brought up to respect people and show manners, so that's what I do.
It costs you nothing to be polite and cordial with people, and it gives a good impression. There's no reason not to be polite to people and respect them, unless they give you a reason not to do so, i.e. being an asshole.
It costs you nothing to be polite and cordial with people, and it gives a good impression. There's no reason not to be polite to people and respect them, unless they give you a reason not to do so, i.e. being an asshole.
Wow that many yes' on a gaming site?
There must be some liars... =P
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Anywho, Yeah manners are pretty gosh darn important to me, as I like to treat others how I would prefer to be treated, and to show respect and thanks when required, and sometimes when not =]
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That being said, it doesn't mean I will use my manners on someone who clearly does not deserve them.
There must be some liars... =P
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Anywho, Yeah manners are pretty gosh darn important to me, as I like to treat others how I would prefer to be treated, and to show respect and thanks when required, and sometimes when not =]
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That being said, it doesn't mean I will use my manners on someone who clearly does not deserve them.