Common Courtesty ...

[IKnowALittle]

... doesn't seem to exist anymore. I don't drink when I gig, but no gig tonite, so, as is my wont, went out to see some bands and do some bar hopping. Gave up my seat multiple times (about 8) ... not so much as a nod, let alone a thx. In this case, a nod is not as good as a wink. Guess I should have expected that.

Anywho, signin' off. All the best and take care.

 

[Alan Manning]

It's a shame. I Have always given up the stool I may be sitting on in my local or where ever I may be.
Most people are fine and courteous but there's gonna be the odd one now and then. luckily they are few and far between.
Manners cost nothing my friend. !!!

 

[IKnowALittle]

It's a shame. I Have always given up the stool I may be sitting on in my local or where ever I may be.
Most people are fine and courteous but there's gonna be the odd one now and then. luckily they are few and far between.
Manners cost nothing my friend. !!!

Except that it isn't me. I'm by myself, I'm the one trying to accommodate people that come in and want to sit together.
My experience is that ignorance is the norm, not the exception, and, unfortunately, they are not "few and far between."

 

[Alan Manning]

Wether I'm by myself or in company it's never stopped me and that's my honest conclusion.
you would always be made welcome round my manor

 

[IKnowALittle]

I can play a lot of different instruments reasonably well, but when I play for my own enjoyment, I always come back to this style ... unfortunately, it's goin' the way of the dodo bird.

 

[László]

You're right about the decline of such common courtesies as "thanks!"

 

[tiboy]

First let me say I agree 100% with the OP's observation and sentiment. Digging deeper , may I ask if you would take the same action if you knew in advance that there would be no acknowledgement of your sacrifice? I reiterate that it's appalling to me that one would not offer a simple "thanks", but I find personal satisfaction in knowing that I extended a courtesy to another whether acknowledged or not.

 

[alantig]

I tried to give my stool to a young woman at a bar one night. She just looked at me and said, "What is this crap?"

 

[bodia]

I still open the car door for my wife, hold open doors for women, and the elderly, and make sure I go into the revolving door before a woman. All that, and I was never a Boy Scout. It was fun to see the look I'd get back in the 80s when behaved like this with long hair, earring, and leather jacket. Not what they expected.

 

[C&M Music - Lafayette]

Well I am as disappointed as any. When you consider the shape our world is in, should be no surprise. Afterall, it is a bar for crying out loud. A place designed for sin and debauchery. After self reflection... I repose and think for a moment AND GET VERY HOPEFUL. One, many people still use manners, not all, but still alive. Two, with all the craziness going on policemen and women still put on the uniform and show some guts and protect us day and night. That alone is hope enough. Three, if you dont know it, well all you have to do is open the Door in your mind and it is all around you.

 

[xjbebop]

In my mid 50's and am increasingly appalled by the rampant lack of RESPECT and RESPONSIBILITY in our country / world.....

 

[AP515]

I agree with the sentiment and love the Travis picking.

 

[vchizzle]

Agreed, courtesy and respect have have gone out the window for the most part. What's worse, I find myself slipping at times. Not on the "obvious" stuff, but at times I feel I could've done more.

 

[Parralax view]

Atttempting to be as courteous as this thread, but one must ask, why do you feel in necessary to give up your seat to people arriving after you?? I know it's a bar and it's kind of first come first served and all, but I don't quite get the angle of a bunch comes in and expects you to move for their convenience, then again, I'm kinda thick sometimes...

 

[rugerpc]

Seniors and ladies always deserve a seat no matter their arrival time.

 

[11top]

Wait..........we're supposed to be polite and responsible for our own actions?




Who the hell would propose such a preposterous notion?

 

[alantig]

See, I offered her my stool, and she said, "What is this crap?" Because "stool"...well, you know.

 

[Mixstar]

I always come back to this style ...

There's nothing wrong with the style, personally I love it and wish I could play it and I have tried. On a side note, I never realised George Bush could play like that!

 

[JustRob]

See, I offered her my stool, and she said, "What is this crap?" Because "stool"...well, you know.

Are you sure you didn't offer to "push her stool in"? You're lucky she didn't slap you.

 

[alantig]

Are you sure you didn't offer to "push her stool in"? You're lucky she didn't slap you.

A slap is still physical contact, and at my level, you can't be too picky!!!!