Polite=You??(RL)

17 years ago
Posts: 272
Yes to every1 i talk to
But here's the catch:
Appearantly people percept and analyse my behaviour differently than I do.
I try to be polite and I do have the necessary amount of respect for each and everyone and I do try to avoid prejudices; but still I have to try hard to be polite :s
Mostly people feel offended the moment I pick up the phone >_>

17 years ago
Posts: 2708
Family? If I'm polite to them, they ask me what I"m up to.
Strangers? To quote my brother "It's like you become some sort of sweet maiden - your voice even sounds different." I think he said I had a soft, dreamy voice when talking to strangers.
I go away and suddenly the spammers are the mods. Okay, I can adjust to that, but... Gorath?! And what's up with Mam's not being the top poster?
210 days until I'm legal, Indy!
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Uh to my family and teachers yes, to strangers and friends I act immature... so no xD. My speaking habit is really polite and refined though. Let's just say after 12 Etiquette sessions, I learned a thing or two.
Forever lurking...

17 years ago
Posts: 155
It is ridiculous how much lack of manners and politeness people have these days. I, for one, am polite to everyone, however, I may not be the most social guy, but I never forget to hold the door open for people and to say "thank you." It is simply (un)common courtesy.

17 years ago
Posts: 64
People say im to polite to people. That is why they walk all over me.
If I'm not back in five minutes... just wait longer

17 years ago
Posts: 784
Actually I'm really polite when I don't know people or stuff like that. But as soon as someone knows me and I feel comfortable around them, then I'm a completely different person 😛
only polite when I know nobody and when I'm supposed to

17 years ago
Posts: 323
yes I am. Actually, it's more like overly polite. I'm hardwired that way, my people tell me that I get walked over and my brothers and their gf's loving told me I'm going to be a victim that way. >>;; I also always open doors for people XD I'm trying to tell myself that I don't have to be polite all the time because sometimes politeness can be dangerous but I act before I can stop ;_;
Actually sometimes I'm not overly polite, I'm pretty introverted and I think my class took that to mean I was full of myself.
>! Though if I must say it myself, I am pretty awesome ;D XD
Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined. ~ Thoreau
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17 years ago
Posts: 833
Always, mama didn't raise a fool.
"Hip-hop was set out in the dark. They used to do it out in the park"
Towards older people.
I might be quite offensive
towards people who aren't twenty
years older than I am, but it is
their fault if they are drama queens.

17 years ago
Posts: 2128
It's a case of give and take for me.
I treat people the same way they treat me.... but I'm sort of vulgar and rude with close acquaintances (and they treat me the same).
The only people I'm rude to are fashion types (see a lot of them in my line of work).... I mostly treat them like vermin (people who pay attention to spring/summer houte couture and ignore news of kids dying in Africa deserved to be treated like filth in my book).
I'd like to be rude to politicians, but I don't think I've met any.
Point & Squirt

17 years ago
Posts: 776
Incredibly so. "Yes, sir." "No, ma'am." "Thank you." "Please." I've even been known to say "sir" to my brothers or "ma'am" to my friends without sarcasm because I'm so used to them slipping out (although, I do use them with sarcasm on occasion)! And I answer my home phone as if I was in an office "Hello. --- residence. This is ---- speaking. How may I help you?"
I am a breath of insanity in a world of chaos.
Me: Performing Random Acts of Klutziness for over 30 years.

17 years ago
Posts: 69
I am actually rather well spoken in general, even IRL.
However, I would not be considered polite by any means, even less so once you realize how much I swear 🤨
16 years ago
Posts: 1762
Excessively so. I was raised to mind my "ps & qs" and do so at almost all times, especially with those that I don't know very well.

16 years ago
Posts: 438
Quote from Raeryn
Excessively so. I was raised to mind my "ps & qs" and do so at almost all times, especially with those that I don't know very well.
My parents were the same. Though I am not overly polite, I am always sure to be more courteous than I usually receive in courtesy from others. That is just how I was raised. I don't think it really takes any more work to be polite, and it makes others feel good to be thanked, so why not do it?