being polite

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Jenaisle @Jenaisle (16568) • Philippines 28 Jun 23

When I dislike or hate a person for something he did (e.g. being dirty and untidy), but still want to be polite, I would say: [i]"I heard you were a neat and clean person, so there must be someone living with you now because the...

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How often do you say, "Excuse me," when somebody is blocking your way?

sweetcatastrophe @sweetcatastrophe (112) • Philippines 24 Jan 11

I think it's important to start with saying, "Excuse me," first to make the person who is blocking your way aware that he is. I know sometimes when we are in a hurry, we tend to get impatient when someone is blocking our way. I...

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People who interrupt you when you're speaking?

silvercoin @silvercoin (2101) • Lithuania 11 Jul 09

My cousin is one of these persons that interrupt me all the time no matter what type of conversation we have.She thinks she has right to interrupt me because she's more experienced in each and every area in life.When I find a hole...

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What Do You Say To The Uninvited?

Rainegurl @Rainegurl (2156) • Philippines 22 Nov 08

i saw a childhood friend today at the mall. we have not seen each other for years nor had any contact. we greeted each other warmly and talked for a while. then she suddenly said that she knew i recently got married and asked why...

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Do You Think It's Rude to...?

thayes1106 @thayes1106 (156) • United States 7 Aug 08

I don't know about the rest of you but I was raised that you don't go into someone's home and ask for things.....I was taught you wait until you are asked or invited. I wouldn't have dreamt of going into someone's fridge and...

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Hold the door open or not

Juanamomof5 @Juanamomof5 (429) • United States 25 Jun 07

My son and I were out shopping this weekend and he held the door open for a woman before he would walk in. Usually he gets a thank you or you are such a gentleman, not this time the woman told him that she could do it herself and...

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Is holding the door for someone just not "in" anymore?

winky73 @winky73 (1404) • United States 15 Jun 07

And if so....when did it go out of style? Are people today so absorbed with themselfs that they don't even notice others around them anymore? I'm asking all this because the other day we went to a restaurant and the person that...

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Do you ?

arkaf61 @arkaf61 (10881) • Canada 8 Apr 07

I know he/she is doing his/her job, but I tend to thank the bus driver when I'm leaving the bus. Or sometimes just wish a good day. I always receive a nice comment or smile back and I go out feeling great. How about you. Do...

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Do you and your husband say thank you after cooking meals, etc?

sylviekitty @sylviekitty (2083) • United States 23 Feb 07

My husband and I have been married for 8 1/2 yrs now. I am very good about being polite, and I thank him for making us an occasional meal. (I also thank him when he helps me out around the house). He doesn't usually return the...

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