Outdated "manners" you'd like to see go away (3 Viewers)

[Scorpius the Allfather]

I didn't realize people still eat at the dinner table.

Don't they understand that coffee tables and TV trays are available now?

Pfft! Trays! Nobody got time for that!

 

[CapitalCitySaint]

I should be able to **** with the bathroom door (at home) or stall door (public bathrooms) open.

some things should remain a mystery

 

[Zack Lee]

If trade them all in to make courtesy flushes universal.

 

[UndeadSnoopy]

This thread is going down the toilet.

 

[gboudx]

Using a cocktail stick to choose a sample of food at a members-only big box store. I want to use my fingers. Especially for something like a quesadilla warmed up by a celebrity chef.

 

[t_rav_82]

Asking the parents of the person you’re going to propose to for their permission/blessing.

I did it because I knew they expected it to happen and wanted to get off on the right foot with the in-laws, but fork that shirt. She’s her own woman, and no matter what they say I’m doing it anyway.

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

Using a cocktail stick to choose a sample of food at a members-only big box store. I want to use my fingers. Especially for something like a quesadilla warmed up by a celebrity chef.

*nods in british accent*

 

[0rion]

Pretending it wasn't you when you fart in an elevator. I want to claim it and perhaps do a little dance move....like Cam's sack celebration.

 

[Cage1]

I should be able to **** with the bathroom door (at home) or stall door (public bathrooms) open.

You'll have to be more specific with which 4-letter word belongs there.

 

[InTheFade82]

No hats worn indoors.

I dont care. Wear a hat all you want.

 

[UndeadSnoopy]

Has anyone else noticed that people on TV and the movies never say "goodbye" to end a phone conversation?

They just hang up.

Who does that?

Forget all the sex and violence.

What are we teaching our children here?

 

[GW93]

1. Depends -- I don't think it's a big deal if my elbows touch the table, but I hate when people prop themselves up on their elbows on the table. It's a very caveman-ish look.

2. Unless I'm on a date, I typically don't unless it's someone with their hands full or they're no more than three steps behind me. And if you're a dude, you can open your own damn door unless you have a bunch of stuff you're carrying or your pushing a hand truck or something.

3. I'll continue to thank people for providing me a service, even if I am paying for it and they are paid for it. Sometimes those little things matter.

4. I make eleventy-billion dollars a year. How much do you make?

 

[LuvNOLA]

Saying bless you when someone sneezes What the Fork! is that about?

Absolutely!!!! Hate that!!! When I am in a crowded place & someone says, “God bless you” and I know that I still have one or two more sneezes coming, I feel embarrassed, like I am interrupting everyone. Just let me sneeze in private, please. ?

 

[Cage1]

Absolutely!!!! Hate that!!! When I am in a crowded place & someone says, “God bless you” and I know that I still have one or two more sneezes coming, I feel embarrassed, like I am interrupting everyone. Just let me sneeze in private, please. ?

And then MANNERS dictates that we thank them....for saying "bless you" for a sneeze. Thank you so much for putting yourself out enough to say two stupid nonsense words to me. Let me get this door for you!

 

[Grumpy Old Manatee]

Miss Manners (aka Judith Martin); she has always annoyed me and really must go. She can disappear as politely as she wishes, but she must go.