Manners.....?

[ACS]

Manners disappeared with the liberalization of the school system along with respect and consideration for others and the acceptance by British society in general that aggressive, unruly behaviour is acceptable.

Manners do exist but as each generational phase comes to an end a little bit of humanity departs with.

 

[swee'pea99]

Maybe I'm lucky - the vast majority of people I bump into in my day to day life are perfectly polite and decent. Kids included.

 

[goo_mason]

i remember, as a wee lad at cub scouts, we were in a circle saying the last prayer before home time. there a pause, someone let out an absolute ripper. we all waited until the prayer had finished before pissing ourselves laughing.

now that's pretty good restraint from a bunch of 9 year olds…

That IS impressive. We had a guy at Cubs whose nickname was "Quickbrew", because he was constantly brewing them up and letting them out

 

[goo_mason]

If someone does that, I stick my boot out so the door closes on it with a "clunk", then clutch my nose and yell. Usually, the person turns round and apologises.

Good tip, James - I may give that a try tomorrow

 

[Kovu]

That's true. Being one of the "kids" still I am often branded in with the bad lot that everyone hears reported about, but 99.9% of kids at my college are all fine and have manners etc.

 

[Mr Pig]

[quote name='swee'pea99']the vast majority of people I bump into in my day to day life are perfectly polite and decent. Kids included.[/quote]

What is the name of your planet?

 

[ComedyPilot]

I spent a weekend in L**don recently, and it was highly amusing being polite to people and watching their shocked reaction. They just weren't used to it.

 

[brontesorearse]

I totally agree comedypilot , i always stand up to greet people ,it being somebody i know or meeting for the first time ,i think it shows a little respect aswell, its the way i was brung up !

 

[col]

That hits the nail on the head,its not just manners that are dissapearing,but respect is too.

 

[brontesorearse]

My fiancee and i were going out to her works xmas party and we went to her friends house to meet her friend and partner.At the door met friend, shook hands, peck on the cheek ,walked into living room ,introduced to "steve" who was sitting down,before i could walk across the room hand outstretched, "steve" made a gun out of his index finger and thumb pulled the trigger and made a clicking noise as a greeting !
At party ,thankfully met some normal people and had a great time,but avoided "steve" all night.
My girls friend was very embarassed
I found that very disrespectful and what a first impression to make!
T###ER!

 

[Maz]

I had the misfortune of being called a homophobe for asking two lads who were snogging in a stairwell to 'get a room'.

 

[Maz]

introduced to "steve" who was sitting down,before i could walk across the room hand outstretched, "steve" made a gun out of his index finger and thumb pulled the trigger and made a clicking noise as a greeting !

Oh man, this Steve fella sounds like a class act.

 

[NickM]

...seriously though, farts are hilarious. Nothing makes me laugh more than a good fart gag...

Far be it from me to promote the aquisition of yet more planet-raping consumerist tat...

...but you obviously need one of these

 

[Fnaar]

After you, everyone (ushers the rest of the chatters through the door with a hand gesture)

 

[Over The Hill]

Dear Mr Comedy Pilot,

Because it is not 1958 any more.

Yours sincerely

Mr Over The Hill