Comments on: When Did Rudeness Become Okay?

By: Cathy

Cathy — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:00:27 +0000

In reply to Greg.

Hi Greg: Yes, I did know that. My nephew is going to Japan for the summer and he has such a good heart, I know he will fit in well with the culture. Another thing I love about that culture (and Hawaii’s) is the respect for their elders. Uh-oh, I feel another rant coming on. 🙂

When you’re back in the U.S. and encounter rudeness, think of the Japanese culture and rise above. 🙂 Thanks for sharing your story, Greg.

By: Greg

Greg — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:43:28 +0000

Beautiful rant, Cathy. You know I live in Japan, right? I’ve gotten used to how darn polite everybody is here and now when I go back to the States to visit I think I’m going to throttle someone. I don’t though. That wouldn’t help things.

By: Cathy

Cathy — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:41:22 +0000

In reply to Kristen. Hi Kristen: And I thought my Mom was the last of the written thank-you note. :-) She would love to hear you keep up the tradition. I hope rudeness is not the norm. That would be very sad, but it sure seems to have become more prevalent. Thanks for stopping by, Kristen.

By: Kristen

Kristen — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 04:47:35 +0000

I would say that rudeness is pretty much the norm. Sometimes people don’t really intend to be rude, they just are not paying attention. Sometimes it is a struggle to be nice. I am right now knee deep in thank you notes for my child’s birthday party. I was taught to write them and am teaching my daughter to do the same, but they certainly take some time!

By: Cathy

Cathy — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:50:49 +0000

In reply to Paula H. Paula, I haven't seen Face Off, but that's not surprising. I'm so out of it. :-)

By: Cathy

Cathy — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:49:56 +0000

In reply to Stacy. Hi Stacy: Thanks for persevering with your kids! I think it's definitely worth it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Stacy.

By: Stacy

Stacy — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 18:21:17 +0000

Cathy, I was brought up with manners too and I am often appalled at the rudeness that runs rampant. I expect manners from my kids and they are doing well with their manners though it is a constant thing to teach and reteach because so many kids these days are lacking and the bad habits get picked up so much more easily!

By: Paula H

Paula H — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:52:01 +0000

Cathy, those would be two of the shows I might be bribed to watch if given huge sums of money. The few reality competition shows I watch are more along the lines of Face Off, where actual talent is required.

By: Cathy

Cathy — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:41:44 +0000

In reply to Paula H. Paula - I don't think you have to worry about my views on Reality TV having any effect whatsoever. :-D I still cannot believe that Survivor and the Bachelor/Bachelorette are still on the air!

By: Paula H

Paula H — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:38:35 +0000

Hey ladies, don’t put me out of business, LOL. Remember, the bulk of my work involves covering the TV industry. (That said, there are a LOT of shows you couldn’t pay me to watch, which is probably why I’m not a TV critic.)