"Excuse me."
I just love these words, recognizing the good deeds of others or simply to let others that one is aware of the other's presence and does not wish to intrude into that person's space - simple politeness. But, as I navigate through the "crowds" or offer a gift to others, the words seem to be in short supply lately.
I'm in a restaurant and the bill comes due. It is my decision to "tip" for extraordinary service, at my discretion, average 15% or more. This "tip" is referred to as a "gratuity," a THANK YOU, for services rendered. My THANK YOU depends on the quality of services offered - and, I do say "Thank you!" in the form of the gratuity. And, in turn, receive a "Thank you!" from the recipient of said gift.
Maybe.
I've navigated crowded aisles in stores, only to be bumped or "sideswiped" by some relentless patron, out to break the speed record and reach the check-out before me. I don't really mind, but, to where has simple politeness vanished?
I examine my own responses to people, and, I have to admit, find myself uttering "Excuse me..." or "Thank you..." when appropriate.
How about you???
Are you polite?
Maybe.
I've navigated crowded aisles in stores, only to be bumped or "sideswiped" by some relentless patron, out to break the speed record and reach the check-out before me. I don't really mind, but, to where has simple politeness vanished?
I examine my own responses to people, and, I have to admit, find myself uttering "Excuse me..." or "Thank you..." when appropriate.
How about you???
Are you polite?
3 comments:
I find that the polite people in the world are vanishing quickly because children aren't being taught how to be polite by there parents or pick up on the actions of impolite people because they were taught to be loud and in charge all the time. Also the shows that we watch today like The Jersey Shore shows us that we can be rude, inappropriate and irresponsible and get away with whatever, whenever. There are parents that are too afraid to be stick like their parents and want to be friends with their kids and they don't teach them to be polite and kind. Lastly, because kids don't like to visit their grandparents and other relatives (mainly grandparents); because they will tech them to be polite and kind to others. My dad takes us to see my grandparents every weekend and that is where I learned to be polite to people when I was younger and even now.
Thoughtful comment, Athens. I'm always hopeful, however. Nothing like the good old-fashioned values, right?
Mr. F
It really is sad how the courtesy people how these days...kind of sad. Usually when I bump into someone they are like,"DUDE WATCH IT!"...not even a nice "Excuse me" or "I'm sorry"...but I don't fiddle about these kinds of things. Anyway, I feel common courtesy is important. It shows people we care, even if we don't know them. Like everyone says, common Courtesy!
-Patrick Sucero
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