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In reply to the discussion: I was taught to say please and thank you. [View all]niyad
(113,055 posts)48. The way we were reared, these acts come automatically and naturally.
A smile and, "how are you doing today?"
can I take that cart for you? Can I help with those groceries? (A bit selfish, because I get the cart!)
Let me get the door.
Can I get that item on the upper shelf for you? To those in the mobility carts.
Go ahead of me, you only have a few items. Or, go ahead of me, you are working, and .I am not.
Thank you. To each and every person who assists me-clerks, staff, whoever.
Putting newspapers actually at the front door when I am out walking early in the morning.
Basically just being mindful. The Golden Rule.
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I've long been annoyed by the right's disdain for political correctness because
Lonestarblue
Jul 2021
#20
ive been taught same. a while ago, a friend of mine asked me if being polite
AllaN01Bear
Jul 2021
#29
When I was a silly young feminist, I'd bristle when someone politely held the door
summer_in_TX
Jul 2021
#73
Captain Kangaroo said it every day. "Always remember the magic words; Please and Thank You"
Midnight Writer
Jul 2021
#45
Can I be an old grump about young people clogging up the priority seating on busses?
meadowlander
Jul 2021
#50
I was taught these things and kind of done them throughout life almost as a reflex.
GoodRaisin
Jul 2021
#87