Forum concerning the apparent demise of manners and social etiquette in America. Has it occurred, is it now occurring? Why? What do YOU think? Please post your comments and suggestions. I thank you, D. S. Vanderbilt
Labels: cell phones, etiquette, manners, rudeness, society
posted by D S Vanderbilt, Sc.D. @ 8:25 PM
Forum concerning the apparent demise of manners and social etiquette in America. Has it occurred, is it now occurring? Why? What do YOU think? Please post your comments and suggestions. I thank you, D. S. Vanderbilt
Mr. David S. Vanderbilt is 5th cousin to the famous Gloria Vanderbilt Cooper, great-granddaughter of "Commodore" Cornelius Vanderbilt and mother to CNN journalist Anderson Cooper, and fourth cousin to the late and noted social etiquette doyene, Amy Vanderbilt. D. S. Vanderbilt was born and raised near Princeton, NJ. He majored in astronomy, social sciences and geography at Rowan University and the University of Arizona. Mr. Vanderbilt resides in both Illinois and New Mexico.
1 Comments:
Dear D. S. Vanderbilt,
You posed an interesting and relevant question. There are many reasons cell phones are used in a rude way, but mostly it gets back to the "instant" culture we live in. Patience is unheard of these days, and I'm as guilty as anyone. Excellent photo, also!
Jill
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