10 Polite Things People Just Don't Seem To Do Anymore

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10 Polite Things People Just Don't Seem To Do Anymore


This one is related to driving:

When people are allowed to enter a lane/come over they don't wave thanks as much anymore.

According to my experiences it's down to about 25% when I'm the nice person driving.

I am in no way obsessed about it but it is something I have noticed.
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  • I find drivers nearly always wave to me when I let them enter a lane, even if I have to chase them for several blocks.

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    • But the real question is, how many of them aren't waving a middle finger at you?


      On a serious note (kind of)...An elderly aunt of mine asked me a while back what it meant when someone give her the middle finger...she really didn't know. I told her it meant "You're a great driver, Lady!".
  • I lived in Pennsylvania for a few years. The drivers there are unfailingly polite, And I found out that any slight (on the road) is taken very personally.
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    • Banned
      Fixed for you.
    • I think it's the area. New Jersey was just as bad with no left turns.
  • I'll fess up to two of them:


    Leaving my hat on indoors


    Saying "not a problem" instead on "you're welcome."


    I think the hat issue is antiquated. If my cap is on, it's staying on. I've never really understood why it was considered impolite. Not waving or saying thank you I get, but how is leaving my hat on an affront to someone? Oooh, I'm hiding my hair from you. I'm such a bad person.


    As for "not a problem," that's probably a habit I should break.
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      My personal pet-peeve is the inability to extend a gracious 'thank you' when someone, especially someone that you do not know, does something to assist you.

      Recently we had someone post here about some surgery they were looking to have performed on their dog. I had never had any personal contact with that individual, but I am a 'soft-touch' for any animal in need or any person that is unable to meet their pets needs.

      I went to the fund-raising site and donated $50 and never received so mach as a simple thank you. Yes, I understand that when we give we should never expect anything in return and that's fine. Still, is it really too much to expect that someone might say thank you? I don't feel that it is and I think it is rude to not do so.

      Of course, once the fund-raising drive ended, that person has not been back, since.

      One word; gauche.

      I would never have been able to live with myself had I shown myself to be that unappreciative.

      That is all. We now return you to our regularly scheduled programming.

      Cheers. - Frank
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    • Trust me, I've seen you live. Not saying "Thank you" is the least of your social foibles.

      Some things I think are funny;
      When someone right in front of you doesn't hold the door for you.
      When you hold the door for someone and they ignore you.
      When you wave for someone to pull out in traffic, in front of you...but they don't acknowledge it.


      These things don't irritate me, but I think they are funny.

      But not taking off your hat, when you go inside? What are you, an animal?
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      Keeps the cooties safe and warm.

      Cheers. - Frank
    • Don't thank me for the research. It's not a problem.


      Hats Off! The Who-What-When-Where of the Hat
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  • #1 I rarely do, but I let people know I'm grateful.
    #2 I DO say hello.
    #3 It depends. Sometimes I DO! I generally leave a LOT of seats free though, like 98% of the time. SERIOUSLY! Nearly every metro rail I have been on, I STAND even though there are PLENTY of seats around. The same is true of the airport, etc... So if someone is hogging the seats it is generally anyone BUT me!
    #4 I ALWAYS do!
    #5 I generally do if I where a hat. I rarely do wear hats.
    #6 I almost ALWAYS do, but cut it short if it delays the person behind me.
    #7 I ALWAYS say when I mean it!
    #8 I generally ALWAYS do.
    #9 I OFTEN do!
    #10 I usually dedicate my time to my guests, etc...

    So HEY, I guess I live up to the reputation I have with those that KNOW me, and that I work with!

    Steve
  • Banned
    That list is link bait nonsense.
  • I got two thank-you notes this week. I went to my niece's baby shower in Cal last weekend. My nephew had his first 8 months ago, so I made baskets for both of them filled with neat little baby items. Thank you's sent (btw - my grandniece is adorable!).
    Out here in the smaller town areas, drivers yield for pedestrians when the weather sucks, and often to other cars just to be friendly. On the back roads and 4WD, it's rare to come across another vehicle and not wave and nod - and occasionally stop and chat, too.
    I always chatter with people when I'm stuck in a line.
    Doors are a thing that I still do if anyone is either behind me or coming the other direction if I get there first........but then I don't have to worry about some dumb feminist yelling that I think she's less of a person for not being able to open her own damned door. I rarely come across someone of either sex that doesn't hold one open for me in the same circumstance unless they are distracted and just don't notice.
    Phones - I just don't hang out with people that are stupidly addicted to being connected. If I'm expecting an important call when I meet up with someone, I warn them I'll have to take it. If I see the call is not the number I'm expecting the call from - I don't answer it. That's what voicemail is for.
    Maybe this article reflects how people are in larger cities, but for the most part if you get away from the madding crowds people are still people and aren't like this. Just one of the perks of living in small town America, I guess.

    PS - I don't see anything wrong with "not a problem" in place of "you're welcome". It's still an acknowledgement and that's basically what is being said is that acknowledgement isn't given anymore.........which I don't find to be the case at all.
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    • HECK, maybe some languages don't even have a word for welcome as a response. Apparently the common spanish phrase translates as don't mention it, or it was nothing. And the german word translates as please/pardon/or ask(Bitte The Many Meanings of Bitte in German - Meanings of Bitte in German ). And YEAH, I have heard ALL SORTS of welcomes!

      When I went to denmark, a few people chuckled. I asked them why, and they said that it was clear that I studied older materials. They dispensed, at least in THEIR areas, with the formal YOU some time ago. Regardless, It is nice that I learned it. I was dealing with older people as well. And HECK, my aunt once met the QUEEN as she was shopping. Apparently the Danish queen is rather nice, and doesn't act all high and mighty, but it WOULD be nice to use the formal YOU to her, if I ever met her. I bet my aunt did!

      Steve
  • wearing hats make you bald.

    my father told me, must be true, as we both have fine heads of hair

    thank you pantene
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