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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state 
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Clever drops of a subject's cape meant a queen would protect her gait; a gentleman would often taste her food taking any risks, so she would not brood. I used to think of where forks and spoons are placed now on public transport there are no such thing as space I was a lover of decorum that once graced our many customs and distinguished our race. Still I understand the queen has etiquette when at dinner, plate arrangements are perfect; she turns to one side only to talk there are special drinking cups for her wine stock. There, forks and spoons know their rightful place there is a sense of decorum and no lost race; but at subway stations there is push and shove not a place to expect manners if you're a dove. Now reason has done away with senseless convention my needs have taken the air out of useless perfection; I no longer think of where spoons and forks must stay don't care what the queen and her court will say. [This message has been edited by ecrivan (12-22-2001 12:51 PM).] |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Martin....this is Miss Manners here..... whatever has happened to etiquette?  You are absolutely right! I recently saw someone at a concert, wearing a t-shirt and a tie!  Another great poem!  copyright2001 Lyra Nesius |
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GenXer Senior Member
since 2001-12-15
Posts 583USA |
Martin - I liked your take on the death of etiquette in the world, or well, at least for you. Hey, I ride the NY subways 5 days a week and I can tell you it is brutal, but I must say, we are so polite to each other. Actually, just the other day, I layed my overcoat on the ground for a lady to get on the subway. Well lets just say it got trampled and I never saw my overcoat again.lol Ahh, NY subways, a haven for proper etiquette. Dave |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
Hi Mdme Chipmunk,Dave T-shirt and tie, like miss and match, instead of mix and match, lol..we have papers strewn all over our metro floor, makes me want to pick them up and throw them out!Our subway used to a model..now?? The story of the queen comes from an English language text on etiquette her way..did you know they need someone to change the lightbulbs alone in the palace?[This message has been edited by ecrivan (12-22-2001 01:08 PM).] |
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