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Having a common code of behaviour means not constantly having to decide how to behave nor wondering always how people will behave towards you.
At least that is how it used to be and everyday life was a lot less stressful when I was younger. Etiquette, of which politeness is one facet, is the grease that oils the wheels of society and I have no idea why we apparently thought it would be smart to throw it out the window.
I still say please and thank you, apologize when necessary, hold doors open for ladies and stand up if a lady enters or leaves a room. Etc. I never use bad language in public, rarely at all, and I hardly ever raise my voice. There isn't a whole lot I can do about people who choose to behave differently, but I don't see that as a reason to change myself.
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