This is a very interesting article which instantly piqued my interest when I read the headline, especially as I detest 'bad manners' (not the Ska group from the 80s I should add!) For what it is worth, I am not convinced that bad manners can ever be acceptable.
Like anything in society, we see 'rules' and 'norms' changing, be clouded, broken and/or ignored. This in a variety of contexts of course.
Culture can dictate these 'rules' sometimes. How often do we care to find out what these conventions are? What ARE bad manners?
This to me is a fascinating article and introduces a few bugbears of my own, namely and off the top of my head...
- Students using 'phones in class when there isn't an emergency, good reason to do so, and crucially, are disrupting learning. (Where there are valid reasons of course, a common sense approach is always made). As long as we are told. Telepathy is something I need to work on sometimes it would seem!
- Passengers who let their mobile ring on public transport without a care for others. Seemingly for many minutes
- Travellers who talk very loudly on trains who ignore the very obvious (large) signs asking them to refrain from doing so
Now, I doubt that I could ever be accused of being a grumpy (old) man at all, but what are these 'rules?' It is most certainly a talking point. How and why do they evolve?
Have a look at the article if you get a chance, reflect on my own thoughts above and let's see what you think.
As always, just reflect from the heart!
As always, just reflect from the heart!
See you all in a couple of weeks.
Mark
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