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Old 03-17-2021, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Two Bills View Post
We used to do 'zipping' in UK as a matter of course, but today the young, and sadly the not so young, have no driving etiquette, resulting in an every man/woman for their selves attitude, and the delays are so much longer.
We led the world in queuing for transport, shopping etc., but that too had gone with the wind.
'Push and shove' is the new mantra.
Gentleman stood for ladies, and gave up their seats if there wasn't one available for her.
Do that today, and you are liable to get a mouthful of abuse or practically accused of harrassment in response.
Holding doors open for someone has nearly finished, and as for a simple "Thank you" for doing so, forget it!
I mourn the loss of manners, and civility.
Finally the source of where all or bad habits originated?😁
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