Does anyone say excuse me anymore?

It's a minor gripe I admit. But when I'm riding transit folks just push their way past never taking a moment to be polite and say "Excuse me." I guess I'm old school but I think manners are important.

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short answer

Aug 15, 2018 at 1:15pm

no

Same experience

Aug 15, 2018 at 2:00pm

I find most people have stopped saying”excuse me” or “pardon me” anymore. People have become selfish, self absorbed droids in recent years.

Agreed

Aug 15, 2018 at 5:26pm

No don't worry about being old school. Manners are important and the fact some people are impolite and ignorant speaks volumes about their characters. I just say it loud and clear.

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well put

Aug 15, 2018 at 5:39pm

It's like nobody taught anyone these phrases. Worse are the ones who barely whisper this or who wait forever until you move, like they expect some psychic powers to work. For fuck sakes, use the language you are taught and say it: EXCUSE ME. PARDON ME. PLEASE. THANK YOU. YOUR WELCOME. Put this in a reminder, a post-it note, something.

Ummmmm

Aug 15, 2018 at 7:02pm

It's not in everyone's culture to say excuse me.
Try a little empathy.

@short answer

Aug 15, 2018 at 8:17pm

Short reply: Philistine

Anonymous

Aug 15, 2018 at 10:21pm

Or maybe they don't speak English yet and are still learning. Geez you do you and let others learn as they hear you!

Anonymous

Aug 15, 2018 at 10:49pm

please move to the rear of the bus

The voice in my head

Aug 15, 2018 at 11:24pm

Told me to hold the door open and smear you with mayonnaise.

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Is it possible

Aug 15, 2018 at 11:39pm

Maybe you shouldn't be standing in the way? Maybe you're the one with bad manners?

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