Mind your manners

I try to say "thank you" or "thanks" wherever possible. Lots of instances whether it's not really in place, or not, such as getting off the bus at the front, when someone holds the door for me, or if someone appears to make way for me.

I always hold the door for others, just not in the formal way where you make a big deal about it. It really bugs me to no end when people just slide through the door or leave it to close in your face, especially if they know you're behind them.

On the bus, I used to do everything politely, but I leave my bag on the other seat until there is no other possible place on the bus someone can sit (I sit near the middle/back always anyways). I now hesitate when I motion to get up to let elderly people sit since someone else usually does it, or they refuse to sit.


Of course, there are also two sides to each situation. As just mentioned, I recall some elderly people being annoyed that everyone gets up to have a seat offered to them. When you pass through so many doors a day, the thanks and accumulation of extra door holding effort and lost time can break some people. etc.

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