but expect to have it done for them?
2006-11-30 07:17:32 · 14 answers · asked by ? 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Holding a door open when you/they are carrying something heavy.
Letting pedestrians cross the road.
Saying please and thank you, simple things like that.
Keeping public toilets clean! (let's face it... everyone moans about dirty public toilets, people not flushing the loos - there must be someone doing it!)
2006-11-30 07:28:45 · answer #1 · answered by catelf7 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Common courtesy is more like opening the door for someone or saying "thank you" when given something.
Stopping for a broken down motorist is not a matter of common courtesy - but choice.
There is an inherent risk for yourself in stopping for complete strangers. I have, in the past, called from my cell phone to let the proper authorities know of a breakdown, but in this age - even good Samaritans have been either injured, swindled or killed.
2006-11-30 15:35:49 · answer #2 · answered by Ambassador Z 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Holding doors open for others. Letting women get in the elevator first. Saying "Bless You" when someone sneezes.
When moving from California to Texas, I noticed a marked improvement of common courtesy. Texans are just nicer people.
2006-11-30 15:26:41 · answer #3 · answered by dph 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In the big city, stopping for what appears to be a broken down motorist could cost you your life.
2006-11-30 15:20:58 · answer #4 · answered by Preacher 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They don't give respect to those around them, but expect it for themselves (my father falls into this category).
They don't tip well for deliveries or at a restaurant, but want excellent tips and get upset when it does not occur. (My mother's a waitress and she does this)
Get annoyed when you ask someone for a price when there is no sticker listed in the department you're in. Then they tell you, you thank them. It turns out to be higher than you wanted to pay, so you don't purchase it and it aggravates them. I had that happen when I was food shopping. The meat guy found out the price/pound of veal for me. I ended up not buying it, but was polite and thanked him for his help. His response was "You mean I did that for nothin?" I replied "I'm sorry I inconvenienced you by asking you to do your job!" and promptly left.
I could go on, but I'll stop here.
2006-11-30 15:25:10 · answer #5 · answered by Loon 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Running into a crowded elevator before people have exited the elevetor.
2006-11-30 15:19:48 · answer #6 · answered by slicklittlemomma 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
love your neighbor.
Understandable about the brokendown motorist thing though...it could be a scam and if someone has the worst intentions, you could end up dead or worse.
2006-11-30 15:51:41 · answer #7 · answered by GLSigma3 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cover their mouth when they cough, But they expect u to cover yours!
2006-11-30 15:26:53 · answer #8 · answered by NONAME 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let people into traffic patterns when you don't "have to." We all want to be let in when it's us, but we're not all so generous when the shoe is on the other foot.
2006-11-30 15:25:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hold the door open for someone behind you with their hands full.
2006-11-30 15:26:18 · answer #10 · answered by inquisitor1125 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋