A manner of speaking
Re: “Rant/Rave”, Jan. 19, 2017
In regards to “Mind Your Manners” appearing in the Jan. 19 edition, I, too, have encountered a lack of manners and politeness from the under-25-year-olds. Why are so many young people ignorant of proper manners? I am a woman in my 40s and always look and open the door for others when I enter or exit a doorway. I have encountered many people – mostly young women – waltzing by as if it is expected that I am their doorman. They don’t have the courtesy to say thank you as they pass me, or even look me in the eye to acknowledge me. Once, I opened a door that opened towards me, and before I could enter, a young woman (18 at the most) walked through without a glance in my direction. When I called out to her, “Someone just opened the door for you, and it would be nice if you said thank you,” she turned and told me to “fuck off.” Alas, I now find myself going through doors and not looking to see if anyone is near. I know the impoliteness is rubbing off on me, and that makes me very sad. Thanks for letting me rant; I just needed to get this off my chest. I really wish parents taught their children manners.
–Rebecca C.
I hear you, John, about the skank who didn’t have the courtesy to say thank you for the bus change. I, too, get that behaviour all the time. When I hold a door open for someone and they don’t say anything, I always say “You’re welcome,” quite loudly and with a smile. Usually a sheepish “thank you” follows. Saying please and thank doesn’t cost anything, but shows who has manners and who doesn’t.
–Anonymous
Misguided march
Re: Women’s March Vancouver Facebook photos, Jan. 21, 2017
If only such crowds could be found protesting something of consequence: our being forced out of the city over greed, manufactured wars...anything. This was a mob in search of a cause.
– Victoria Joss
