I need reasons to write in my debate. I have to write FOR the motion....and it's a homework assignment....so I don't want answers like "They aren't a waste of time etc. etc." Please don't reply to this question if you can't think of a good answer. It would really be a help if you could give some examples related to good manners being a waste of time...
2006-12-14 00:20:05 · 9 answers · asked by Bliss. 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
I guess it is light-hearted...it's just a homework assignment and I simply can't think of anything to write...I'm stuck!
2006-12-14 00:26:44 · update #1
Thanks a lot, people!
2006-12-14 00:38:01 · update #2
#1, being too helpful, too often, can easily get yourself taken advantage of.
#2, Turning the other cheek and remaining silent and not being rude or speaking your mind in certain situations can lead people to use you as a doormat, or cause you to be overlooked, ignored and/or invisible.
#3, Being too generous, too often, could lead to getting ripped off, or constant expectations of others that believe you are either a Bank or Santa Claus.
2006-12-14 00:32:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
No need for them. A professional should be able to get to the point and share data, get answers and not waste everyone's time with pleasantries and non-productive communications.
We're all adults and no one should be so thin skinned as to take affront on perceived snubs.
(I've actually found the opposite to be true, but am willing to debate anything!)
2006-12-14 00:29:20 · answer #2 · answered by Aggie80 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
that is a tough question . good manners are a waste of time when there is no time to be wasted. good manners are a waste of time because some people do not respond to them. good manners are the right thing to do .but not required for every occasion or circumstance...
2006-12-14 00:33:22 · answer #3 · answered by pbear i 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look up "politeness theory" and "face"
politeness is essentially covering the facts and is ruled by fear: fear of either being offended or fear of offending someone. The basic rules of politeness (though they vary in different cultures) are usually with covering up the truth, or phrasing it in some way that makes it seem better. It's like covering a rotting wall with new paint.
http://www.universalteacher.org.uk/lang/pragmatics.htm#18
http://changingminds.org/explanations/theories/politeness.htm
Further, politeness is heavily dictated by culture. It requires everyone to use the politeness strategies that the culture uses. It forces everyone to conform to the standard, hence making people less different. It stifles creativity and diversity.
2006-12-14 00:31:46 · answer #4 · answered by newinfiniteabyss 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some people still react the same to you regardless of your good manners.
Noone cares anymore about good manners.
Good manners to one may mean something different to others ie different cultures.
2006-12-14 00:28:52 · answer #5 · answered by catzrme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
brobly when one off those people ring you up trying to sell you something eg vis card phone when you don't wont it better to be strait to the point No
2006-12-14 00:31:58 · answer #6 · answered by chapie2509 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Joe Willy Neckbone says, “ I don’t rightly know the answer to this question, but I will be right here when you ask a question that I do know the answer to.”
2006-12-14 00:28:13 · answer #7 · answered by joewillyneckbone 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
you should tell us if it is a light hearted debate or not
2006-12-14 00:22:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
cause no one has them
2006-12-14 00:21:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋