Manners are just sets of rules, aren’t they? More ways to bend us to society’s bidding. Often that’s how it feels; when I’m the doer, I hate being pulled up on things just for existing.
And yet…
Almost every rush hour tube journey leaves me frustrated and angry:
This is not the only example.
Manners are a good thing.
Written for the 100 Word Challenge on Thin Spiral Notebook; the prompt was the word, Manners.
And yet…
Almost every rush hour tube journey leaves me frustrated and angry:
- when people won’t stand for old or pregnant travellers,
- when people cough on your head
- listen to music loudly
- don’t allow you to get off at your stop. Seriously, Liverpool Street, if we can’t get off, how will you get on?
This is not the only example.
Manners are a good thing.
Written for the 100 Word Challenge on Thin Spiral Notebook; the prompt was the word, Manners.
Courtesy and manners show respect. I'm all for easier egress from public trasportation! I sometimes think people in general aren't properly aware of their surroundings and behave as if they are the only ones around.
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