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Where Have Common Courtesies Gone?

By Ron Edmondson on Saturday, June 27th, 2009 | 1 Comment

Quick question: What has happened to general common courtesies?

Do you miss words such as:

  • Thank you when you hold the door open for someone?
  • I am going to be late when someone is running behind schedule?
  • I am sorry when someone hurts another’s feelings?
  • No, go right ahead when you have one item and they have a cart full at the check-out line?
  • Excuse me when someone bumps into you?
  • I forgive you when you apologize to someone?

Have you noticed these courtesies disappearing from our society?  What words or phrases do you miss?

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  • One response to "Where Have Common Courtesies Gone?"

  • Comment posted on 27th June 2009 at 8:10 Leslie Oden

    The one I miss is “please” when someone asks for my money. “$15.29, please” is so much nicer than “$15.29.” and a blank stare!
    .-= Leslie Oden´s last blog ..Wisdom Within Reach =-.

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