Some say that this is the politest era, though it may seem that people use worse language than before,.?
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There is nothin wrong with being polite, so remember, next time you tell someone to piss off, say please
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especially ask...what's with that word?  Why do people find that so hard to say??  It's usually a certain "culture" that has trouble with it....and no, I'm not prejudice,I'm just saying...
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What died and made them rulers of the social world? It's still poliet to be polite. Keep on doing it, you'll find someone who enjoys it--and might just be polite back!!
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There is a time for both. If you constantly use political correctness, then you are a coward but if you never use it you are mean.
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It's a lot politer than being called some other things I can tell you...........
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Usually when people write f**** you,  they would be using a coarse slang. They would use it as an intensive to express annoyance etc.
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I totally agree with you about this.  Unfortunately (or not, depending on your stance) for me I was taught in a Grammar school in the early sixties.  We had the most wonderful English teacher who taught us, with great enthusiasm for the subject, the whole gamut of English Grammar.  One of her favourite sayings was, "There's no such thing as nice!! Nice doesn't mean anything, do not use the word."\n\nShe also objected to the phrase 'All of a sudden' because there is no such thing as a sudden!  Little things like that, from a teacher one likes, tend to stick and, having reached 'A' Grade in my English Language 'O' Level (the only 'A' I got!) I have found that I have become pedantic and niggly about the way English is now spoken and spelt.\n\nI am afraid I also have the unfortunate habit of labelling people who cannot spell as merely lazy!  I know this is probably a bit extreme and does not apply in some cases, but I can't help feeling this way.\n\nI correct announcers on television and radio, and sometimes find myself correcting people with whom I am having a conversation.  I have corrected and sent back Mail shots received, and please don't start me off on the aberrant apostrophe!!!\n\nI am sure the English language is fading away and in time all so-called English speaking people will be speaking a sort of mid-Atlantic shorthand. I find it sad that people cannot be bothered to try to speak and write correctly, particularly when small, ancient languages, such as Welsh and Gaelic, are bouyant and well practised through the genuine love of their people for their language.\n\nSorry to go on but this is rather a flag-waver for me and I find it difficult to stop, once started.
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Yes, there are rude people everywhere. Unfortunately it's impossible to legislate manners. It sometimes helps to "accidently" step in front of them or gently "bump" into them and say "Oh, excuse me!". Your politness will be a gentle reminder that they aren't being very polite.
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It depends...I've been down this road with the "dears" and the "huns".  The only time I let that slide (sometimes) is if it's an older person...like 70s+ as they (most of the time) mean no disrespect and are just doing that out of habit for anyone young enough to be their children or grandchildren.  HOWEVER anyone else I will always let them know as politely as I can to please don't refer to me as "dear" or "honey", etc.  I ask them to please use my name when speaking with me.  I've gotten a few eyes rollin' or a quick look, but never had a bad comment or repercussion because of it.  It's just disrespectful I think to call anyone that - especially in a working situation.
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Yes there is a terrible decline in behavior, manners and rudness!  My feeling is that people have become more and more selfish with each generation.   There is a desperate lack of consideration for anyone but yourself.  Things like road rage, talking on your cell phone in the movie theater, cutting in line ahead of others, tell people around you that you think you are more important than anyone else around and just put up with it because you're allowed to be rude.  But god forbid someone should do any of those things to you!  Sorry to use the word you so much.  Not directed at anyone in particular, hahaha.
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Sometimes, but it could also mean that you asked a question that was really none of your business.  Also, maybe the person can think of retorts but chooses to take a more mature stance rather than waste their time exchanging insults.
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some times, its because they were not raised right, were not taught basic courtesy and politeness...   other times they were taught correctly  and much to the  distress and embarrassment of their own parents... they  decided not to follow what they were taught....it seems to be an affect of the "me" generation.... this type of person, does not care if they hurt or offend others.. they only care about themselves...the have no concept of the word rude and feel totally justified in doing and or saying anything they wish regardless of  the effect it produces in others...now on the other hand the world is also filled with many kind, polite, courteous  people , but they may not be as noticeable  since its the rude people that are usually  the loudest,and get the most attention..
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sometimes people haven't been trained to be polite and other times people use the net to be asses because they know here they can be the opposite of what hey are. They may be using this forum to vent or suffer from low self esteem. Eveyone's not like that sweetie.....keep hope alive!!
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I think that political correctness here would be just not bringing negative attention to those areas. Being politically correct is just a modern way of saying BE POLITE!!!!
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Because politeness is dead.  :-(
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My view is that the internet is opening more avenues of communication to teenagers and people with poor education, and both groups (with some exceptions) tend to spell poorly. \n\nIt's not that anyone's grammar is getting worse, but rather that we're being exposed more and more to the already existing bad grammar.
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Unfortunately profanity is becoming used more and more. It is a "sign of the times" so to speak. Bubbles2006 had probably a good solution, ask the person to quit saying profanities around you. But this can lead to the person doing it even more to aggravate you. Although I don't care for it I have learned to ignore it and let the person speak as they wish. We cannot change them they must do the changing on their own.\n\nOne very intelligent person once told me, "Profanity is used by those whom lack the intelligence to communicate in any other way." I have often though of that statement when I am around someone who uses gross and frequent profanity.