I have to say, I use "sir", "madam" and "please", "thankyou" simply because it takes zero effort for me to do so, is automatic, and I generally think that it makes the world easier to live in simply to be polite.
But on the other hand, I am a firm believer in ...
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Originally Posted by ShaniFaye
... "I'm not going to respect you until you EARN it"
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This.
Manners to me is a lady sitting not necessarily with her ankles crossed at an exact angle but at least with her legs together if she's wearing a belt for a skirt. Manners is not eating and stuffing your mouth. Manners is NOT TALKING WITH YOUR MOUTH FULL. I don't mind if you don't hold the door ... don't address me as "sir ... whatnot". These are fallacies.
I agree with gucci. You don't get respect simply because you lived longer than me ... I can also live ... all you have to do is eat. Not that hard. Old people often times complain about "These damn kids today" while every chance they get they shit on people who actually HAVE manners. They don't mess with someone who won't handle their shit, however.
My point is, why not treat everyone nicely but be polite and curt. That way, you mind only your business.