For example, one should give up public transportation seats to the elderly, the disabled etc.
Knowing which fork is for shrimp is pointless and stupid.
Sunglasses should be removed in the classroom as the teacher needs to see the students eyes to know they are conscious, paying attention, and understanding the lesson. The rule on hats is stupid. I got an exception for my yarmulke through high school. The headcovering did not prevent my or other students from learning.
Gender based etiquette is generally based on the idea that women are delicate flowers. It is sexist BS and I am glad it is dying out.
Pshaw. I do this all the time, and not just to young comely ladies. Older ladies seem to appreciate the courtesy. Just what I was taught. Yeah, I’ll look at their “butts,” of the younger, more delicious ones, but I’d be doing that anyway, by following them to their car and hiding in the back seat, or maybe just hanging back a bit after leaving the elevator.
Indeed yes, else the first time they strike some knave across the chops with their gauntlets and call the uncouth varlet out onto the field of honour they may discover that the *code duello * is no longer an accepted part of the repertoire of a gentleman… and furthermore, in the ensuing fisticuffs, the challenged party might not even follow the rules of the Marquess of Queensberry. :eek: