| 17 Jul 09, 10:42 AM Visualize UK(CV), 5 yrs  |
Yes, I agree Why are some people so rude??? What do they get out of it? I can only assume that it is some sort of self-masochism and that rude people thrive on having doors metaphorically closed in their faces. Personally, I would far rather be polite and have an easier ride through life. The past is history, tomorrow is a mystery, the present ia a gift. | |
| 17 Jul 09, 12:56 PM Lounge_Lizard 5 yrs |
I tend to travel alone...Not to anywhere too popular,and always stay away from the 'madding crowds'... I try to learn a bit of the lingo (at least please,thank you,hello,goodbye)... Any large groups of 18-30 year old's are loud,obnoxious and irksome,no matter where they come from... I don't really let on where I'm from,unless asked,and do my best to 'blend in'... Living in such a cosmopolitan city myself,I'm used to mingling with people of all nationalities. I was 'accused' of being a Yank in Kiev once...I politely told him I was English (in Russian)...He smiled,then said (in English)...Ahh...Sherlock Holmes!...
Elementary,my dear comrade! Ruin my reputation?... | |
| 17 Jul 09, 1:36 PM Conan_The_Librarian UK(S), 3 yrs  |
National stereotypes are a bit dated, don't you think? I don't see why I should feel shame and embarrassment abroard when I witness one of my countymen making a nuisence of himself, anymore than I feel that my heart should swell with national pride on seeing someone from my island behaving with utmost courtesy and respect while touring foreign parts. Re-reading this thread and substituting the words 'Brit', 'Yank', and 'English' with the words 'Jew', 'Black' or 'Pakistani' may indicate how sterile and meaningless national stereotypes and generalisations are. I count religion but a childish toy, and hold there is no sin but ignorance. |
It is crazy really as good manners cost nothing and go a tremendous way towards getting other people to help you out.
