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[Tomasso]

Those are words to live by. 99% of my life's regrets are from saying something.

I've found that the smartest guys in the room are generally the ones who talk the least. They are too busy listening to talk.

 

[LoveMyHats2]

Well you do realize that even a regular "Clown" can get busted for using too much bad language!...

 

[bunnyb.gal]

Does the reverse apply? Would it be appropriate to say, "Look, enough with the proper diction and good manners, you're not upper class white."?

Hmm...shouldn't proper diction and good manners be the default, regardless of class, race or creed? So no, I wouldn't think the reverse would apply.

 

[Connery]

Hmm...shouldn't proper diction and good manners be the default, regardless of class, race or creed?

:arated: This is essential to survive as a cohesive society.

 

[LoveMyHats2]

:arated: This is essential to survive as a cohesive society.

+2

 

[scottyrocks]

This is probably a good reason why so many people hate/shy away from/avoid others. It isn't difficult to be pleasant.

 

[PrettySquareGal]

This is probably a good reason why so many people hate/shy away from/avoid others. It isn't difficult to be pleasant.

If it was easy to be polite, everybody would be doing it.

 

[rue]

Haven't you heard it's cool to be rude?

 

[PrettySquareGal]

Haven't you heard it's cool to be rude?

Yeah, so I'm a rebel.

 

[LizzieMaine]

For too many people treating others courteously is considered a sign of "deference." And when you defer to others, you're considered "weak." The line separating civilization from savagery grows thinner by the year.

 

[PrettySquareGal]

For too many people treating others courteously is considered a sign of "deference." And when you defer to others, you're considered "weak." The line separating civilization from savagery grows thinner by the year.

"Don't mistake my kindness for weakness."

 

[rue]

Yeah, so I'm a rebel.

Me too

In a way I'm being serious though. If you act rude and obnoxious you're considered cool by your peers.

 

[Connery]

"Don't mistake my kindness for weakness."

When the line that delineates the acceptable from the unacceptable is crossed the transgressor is actually surprised when the questionable behavior is rejected. :eusa_doh:

 

[LoveMyHats2]

I think (my personal opinion only here) that many old time sayings are just as fitting today, such as," you catch more flies with sugar than with vinegar..."...and for me, it just seems a smile is known everywhere and gets a person farther than a frown, and when it comes to speaking or acting with good manners, I would take that over someone acting like a "corn cob" any day!

 

[PrettySquareGal]

Back on topic, adults being rude to adults is not desirable, but teaching children that it's to be celebrated and rewarded is what I am against.

 

[LoveMyHats2]

+1

 

[rue]

Back on topic, adults being rude to adults is not desirable, but teaching children that it's to be celebrated and rewarded is what I am against.

Oops! That's what I meant. I was talking about children, not adults... although I would guess it's that way with some.


I'm unpacking and checking threads so I wasn't thorough sorry.

 

[LoveMyHats2]

Back on topic, adults being rude to adults is not desirable, but teaching children that it's to be celebrated and rewarded is what I am against.

I have to say, my opinion again, what in the world happened to people just being decent and kind to others, period? I am....regardless of the constant display of more than not being in a humorous mood, it is not hard at all to be kind, nice, giving.


Now that does not mean I cannot think or state some folks just need to be shot because they are mean...just mean.....bad...mean....evil..... ! lol!

 

[PrettySquareGal]

Oops! That's what I meant. I was talking about children, not adults... although I would guess it's that way with some.


I'm unpacking and checking threads so I wasn't thorough sorry.

Yes, it is that way with some "adults," too!

No apology needed!