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2007-05-01 11:58:27 · 26 answers · asked by Jules still rules 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Quite right too
2007-05-01 12:02:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
OK. Whatever works for you.
I don't consider myself "religious," but I do consider myself spiritual.
You can label me a Deist if you like.
But manners don't cost anything, and they are virtually the "grease" that lubricates the gears of society.
Oh, of course...here in Yahoo Answers people can act like total jerks and morons, hiding behind the safety of their computers.
Real life is quite different.
In life, if you want to just "blow it our your orifice," you risk a bit more physical safety.
We have freedom of speech, but there are indeed limits to what you can get away with and still walk away without any bruises or wounds.
Peace, and have a good day.
2007-05-01 19:26:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You wasted your time writing and posting this question. My time wasted by reading this silly question and taking the time to answer it.
Manners are important no matter what. I am taking the time to be polite to you regardless of your background. It shouldn't matter what faith someone has or what nationality someone is, etc. Being polite and courteous is part of everyday life.
Too bad you didn't get any lessons in manners growing up.
You will miss out on jobs, friends and other opportunities.
2007-05-01 19:04:54 · answer #3 · answered by Lizzie 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Manners did not actual cost anything from the people that God gave them to. Fine they spent some time to gather them, but in relation to God, time is infinite and inexustible and does not cost anything.
2007-05-01 19:11:53 · answer #4 · answered by REV EU 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The other responders have offered you some wonderful advice. Take it and be a good person. It's not the cost that counts. The risk of being less than you can be, while you still have the time, is staggering.
2007-05-01 19:11:15 · answer #5 · answered by Allan E 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Go out and rent Alfred Hitchcock's "The Man Who Knew Too Much." Towards the end, an English lady tearfully exclaims that it doesn't "hurt to be nice."
That's the point. It doesn't hurt to be nice. It may have cost a lot of money to learn the proper way of doing things, but it doesn't hurt to be nice and it doesn't hurt to be kind to others.
2007-05-01 19:02:41 · answer #6 · answered by rann_georgia 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
oh, I am sorry miss Jules. If you feel that manners are a waste of your valuable time, I am in no position to stop you. But not-hurting someone does not get one reported...
2007-05-01 19:06:50 · answer #7 · answered by Hey, Ray 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I understand your point - it is a good question.
I think that manners, or particular the lack of manners, are an excellent communication of emotions. If you are badly mannered then it tells others that you are in a bad temper with them, and that they might have done something wrong.
2007-05-01 19:13:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Good manners don't cost anything. Kindness doesn't cost anything. Too bad your generosity is a bit empty today.
2007-05-01 19:15:43 · answer #9 · answered by Daisy 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well when you stop and think about it actually kindness and altruism pays off in the long run... really, unless of course someone's directly trying to physically harm you, then you must stop them and polite language won't cut it.
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2007-05-01 19:06:05 · answer #10 · answered by vinslave 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If good manners truly *are* a sign of breeding, class, and intelligence, their absence in your posts is pretty self-explanatory.
2007-05-01 19:16:21 · answer #11 · answered by Wolfeblayde 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋