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2011-08-27 by djacques@csulb.edu
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Date: Sat, 27 Aug 2011 11:06:02 -0400
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I think it is a byproduct of the Internet, social media, email, etc. And I
agree with you John. Sadly, it is only going to get worse. We live in an
age where our youth play games and interact online, often with people thousands
of miles away. Rarely have I seen a game of pick-up football or street baseball.
Even the neighborhood basketball courts aren't as busy as they once were.
When we shop online, we have to cause to greet or thank. We rarely speak as
our parents and especially our grandparents did; with a sense of propriety and
manners.
Frank
In a message dated 8/27/2011 10:27:41 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
john.wright@consona.com writes:
Hello Martin,
I'm in the States and have been
communicating with our finance groups in China, Japan, Malaysia, Australia,
Canada, India, Germany and UK. Without exception, all business
communication is polite, on point, and complete. Many times I think this
is because English is the second language, but business is conducted
differently and courtesy is part of it.
Business communication I typically receive
from the States is terse and bottom line. This will piss people
off, but I think the age of the writer has something to do with it. If
born 1965 or before, manners, born later, I WANT IT NOW!
Don't indict us all in the States, however,
some young and old still have manners. Fire away.
Regards,
John
From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
tronbros
Dear
All,
I recieved this
message:
<<What is
the dollar value of the Mellotron mkII #***? I may be interested in
purchasing it.>>
That's it.
Where are the common courtesies of hello, please and thankyou? I
am fucking well fed up with the lack of manners in emails, sadly eminating
from the USA in almost every instance. People want our help but can't
couch it with any grace or politeness. This perso n can get well and
truly stuffed. So, to my esteemed US friends, what do you
think?
Best,