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I say please and thanks every single time. This is about common courtesy and manners. Its how I was raised by my parents so its my nature to always say please and thanks. I think it would be weird and totally out of character to do otherwise.
Just because you are comfortable with a person doesnt mean you should let common courtesy and manners to sh*t!
I say please and thanks every single time. This is about common courtesy and manners. Its how I was raised by my parents so its my nature to always say please and thanks. I think it would be weird and totally out of character to do otherwise.
Just because you are comfortable with a person doesnt mean you should let common courtesy and manners to sh*t!
I agree. In fact manners and an attitude of gratitude are even more important in a long-term relationship.
Why treat those we love worse than we would treat a stranger on the street?
I believe very strongly that being courteous is paramount be it with strangers or relatives and loved ones.
I love Hubby more than anybody else in the world so it follows that I will treat him with at least the same level of politeness as I would someone I don't even care about. I always try to say say thank you and please and always try very hard to show appreciation for whatever he does for me. We still give each other little thank you cards ( or e-cards ) on a regular basis after 22 years together.
I have never understood people who make less effort for their spouse than for someone down the street they have never met before. It makes no sense to me whatsoever.
I do value politeness and good manners and a lack of those are one of my biggest complaint about modern society.
I say please and thanks every single time. This is about common courtesy and manners. Its how I was raised by my parents so its my nature to always say please and thanks. I think it would be weird and totally out of character to do otherwise.
Just because you are comfortable with a person doesnt mean you should let common courtesy and manners to sh*t!
I agree. In fact manners and an attitude of gratitude are even more important in a long-term relationship.
Why treat those we love worse than we would treat a stranger on the street?
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Originally Posted by Mooseketeer
I have never understood people who make less effort for their spouse than for someone down the street they have never met before. It makes no sense to me whatsoever.
I always say please and thanks to my SO. On occasion I might be rushed and not say it but a few mins later I'll realize that I didn't say thanks or please and then I'll say it. We also tell each other "I love you" on a daily basis. Another thing I've learned is to never go to bed angry. I also institued the "fair warning" into our relationship, if I'm feeling grumpy, I give him warning ahead of time LOL He does the same.
Life is too short for guessing games. When your SO is in a bad mood, being up front and honest about it (warning) sure beats the guessing game i.e., "why is he / she mad", "did I do something?", etc... LOL
All good practices to incorporate into any relationship, even just friends (minus the I love you part LOL)
I don't feel that Thank You and Please are used enough. I haven't heard to many people say Excuse me or I'm Sorry enough either.There are several social graces that aren't used much anymore or not at all.Look at how rude people are while driving etc.My opinion is that it doesn't take anylonger to be polite to someone as it does to be rude.
Last edited by Cherie Tebo; 09-02-2010 at 07:44 AM..
Reason: Had to correct wording in a sentence.
I believe very strongly that being courteous is paramount be it with strangers or relatives and loved ones.
I love Hubby more than anybody else in the world so it follows that I will treat him with at least the same level of politeness as I would someone I don't even care about. I always try to say say thank you and please and always try very hard to show appreciation for whatever he does for me. We still give each other little thank you cards ( or e-cards ) on a regular basis after 22 years together.
I have never understood people who make less effort for their spouse than for someone down the street they have never met before. It makes no sense to me whatsoever.
I do value politeness and good manners and a lack of those are one of my biggest complaint about modern society.
I'm telling you, those who don't get this will not have very happy or successful marriages
You are proof - 22 years! Congrats!
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So I thank her for teaching me in Japanese as well. haha.
