Xavier+T’s+OpEd+Article

Manners. Does anyone have them anymore? It seems that people who have any type of etiquette are as rare as the Iberian lynx. I mean of course there are still people I regularly encounter who are polite as can be, but, my observations when in public are that people just don't care.

Do you really not have time to say "thank you" to someone who opens a door for you? Are you in a such a rush that you can't wish the cashier who helped you a pleasant day? It's common courtesy that people are neglecting.

It saddens me that I'm //surprised// whenever I receive or even see the effort of one being polite. Now I'm not saying I've never been rude, because like everyone else, I'm not perfect. However when the majority of the population doesn't even care to be thoughtful, frustration is the outcome.