Manners a.k.a Etiquette

[Nation_1ne]

The other day I was in the Fish n' Chip shop getting some dinner, after I had played basket ball down the park. Anyway I went in and had to ask a few customers if they were waiting to order, which they weren't so I went and ordered my food. As I was leaning against the wall waiting for my order this old woman came up to me and put her hand on my arm, I was thinking "Wha'?" she proceeded to tell me how she was happy to see me because I have good manners and am well spoken. I then turned around and pushed her over and laughed.....just kidding. I did wonder to myself whether she'd think the same if she knew I smoked weed though.

[Kid Dynamite]

The other day I was in the Fish n' Chip shop getting some dinner, after I had played basket ball down the park. Anyway I went in and had to ask a few customers if they were waiting to order, which they weren't so I went and ordered my food. As I was leaning against the wall waiting for my order this old woman came up to me and put her hand on my arm, I was thinking "Wha'?" she proceeded to tell me how she was happy to see me because I have good manners and am well spoken. I then turned around and pushed her over and laughed.....just kidding. I did wonder to myself whether she'd think the same if she knew I smoked weed though.

if she knew she's probably mace you to the floor and call the police.

[Bob the Awesome]

I still act very polite to almost all people, unless they're being rude first. As breukelen said, no need to start shit, but it's good to finish it if you're right.

I don't think, however, most people are polite, or that you need to be polite to get somewhere in life. 'Successful' people aren't known for always necessarily being polite, some are, some aren't.

I don't know why I keep doing it, call me crazy, I guess it's a golden-rule thing or something else.

[ATrain]

I think manners are key and I certainly don't think enough parents teach their kids how to act polite

For me, it all comes down to please and thank you. If you use those words things seem to run a lot smoother :jointsmile:

[cannabis=freedom]

Also when someone tries to talk to you, be responsive, you know? I see WAY too many teens who when adults try to talk to them, they nod a little and don't even look at them. And I understand that if you're a shy person there's little you can do, but it's not acceptable when these guys can talk perfectly fine to another teenager like me.

[BizzleLuvin]

i was supposed to say 'ma'am' and 'sir' when i was growing up. people compliment me all the time with my random 'yes ma'ams'. i want my kids to do it too

[ATrain]

i was supposed to say 'ma'am' and 'sir' when i was growing up. people compliment me all the time with my random 'yes ma'ams'. i want my kids to do it too

I think that is a fantastic way to be raised! :thumbsup: Have respect for your elders and just try and be polite to everyone.

[napolitana869]

I never had to say yes ma'am or sir, but my parents raised me to believe that bad manners were a sign of poor parenting and that I had to be polite or else it would reflect badly on them. I still think that bad manners show how well parents raise thier kids. There are way to many kids going around today cusing at their parents and being little jack asses in general. I dont know if its that their parents dont try or that the kids dont care.

[slowlickitysplit]

Not weedsmoking ettiquette. Just social.

I've been reading through the forums and it's great to see other stoners that are intelectual and intelligent. It shows that we are not all a bunch of second class citizens like the gov't and anti-pot organizations try to precieve us as.

Anyways, coming from a completely Colombian household I was forced with manners and was always told to be polite. And now that I'm starting my adult life, I'm thankful and people always compliment me on mine. And it's just nice to be nice and for people to appreciate it.

I was just wondering if any of you give importance to social manners or etiquette? And what kind of things do you hate when people do?

For example, I hate it when people sneeze or cough and don't cover their mouths. ESPECIALLY if it's directed towards me and my pipe. lol

Or when I hold the door for people and they dont thank me, like if I'm some kind of fuckin doorman.

There are a lot more, but I'm just curious about yours.

My favorite thing to do to the ungratefull jerks who don't say thanks for holding the door....Real loud and clear say "YOUR WELCOME!"...If they turn and start shit just say "I thought you said thank you". get's a funny/embarrased look every time!

Cell phones a a big source of bad manners and irritation for me. Telling your loved one that he/she is a jerk while sharing an elevator with me might force me to start singing..loudly..off key! LOL

- Slow _

[halfassedjediknight]

I hate it when, at work, I say hello to a customer and ask how they are doing or how their day is going and they just stare and ignore me or something.

Id like to send them off and say "hey fuck you very much!" but id hate to be so low.

Usually I just try to use the do unto others rule and treat people how I would like to be treated. If I give them my respect, I expect theirs as well.