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In reply to the discussion: I was taught to say please and thank you. [View all]Mariana
(14,861 posts)65. Sometimes they are treated very rudely when they do try to help someone older.
My daughter works in a supermarket, and she's been told off by old people for offering to help them load up their groceries. Of course, they are the exception - most of them graciously accept or politely say no thank you.
Also, she says that in general, the very rudest customers by far where she works are those who proudly wear Trump merch, almost all of whom are over 50.
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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