Courtesy in Modern Times
Our concept of what is and isn’t polite has greatly shifted as we’ve emerged from the pandemic.
Although shifts like these are part of the dynamic nature of social norms, some practices are worth holding onto while others worth ditching.
After returning from time abroad in Germany, the author is getting past the reverse culture shock, noticing the little things like the lack of academic knocking, a way German students show appreciation for the instructor’s lesson.
It’s usually the little things I would have never noticed before, like the lack of academic knocking...
The author found themselves noticing a lack of courtesy all around, which isn’t necessarily a country-to-country issue.
Author's summary: Courtesy is still important in modern community.
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