tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649164424268420618.post5352734199557242304..comments2023-06-16T02:35:09.245-07:00Comments on QUIP PRO QUO: Let’s discover our noble selvesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649164424268420618.post-952234502627182722008-12-26T19:34:00.000-08:002008-12-26T19:34:00.000-08:00your blog very beautiful and more info,I like you...your blog very beautiful and more info,I like your blogmegathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08723856959148608507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649164424268420618.post-28682542758048838702008-12-26T07:33:00.000-08:002008-12-26T07:33:00.000-08:00This is my first reponse to your blog in many week...This is my first reponse to your blog in many weeks Mee. Apologies. Been caught up with xmas n holidays here. Yeah the rules of being polite are same everywhere -here is U.S we have the same rules:?)<BR/><BR/>But the most important thing that we need to realize and appreciate is the attitude of the people. That is something that we need to learn. Everyday a person meets you they ask you “How are Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16978444145941057337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649164424268420618.post-56416056556310524892008-12-26T07:18:00.000-08:002008-12-26T07:18:00.000-08:00Sad but true. There was a time when Indians were a...Sad but true. There was a time when Indians were admired for their grace and good manners.Anonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08985862013425137730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649164424268420618.post-19527158667099100392008-12-26T07:16:00.000-08:002008-12-26T07:16:00.000-08:00I’m an old guy; 58 at last count and have been aro...I’m an old guy; 58 at last count and have been around for longer than most of you and I remember a far more gentle, polite and well-mannered country.<BR/><BR/>The India of today looks loutish in comparison.<BR/><BR/>People speak louder today than they used to. And the increase in ambient noise isn’t an explanation for speaking loudly all the time.<BR/><BR/>The advent of the mobile phone of coursemelindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15758745552637947813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649164424268420618.post-54876782741227878692008-12-26T06:36:00.000-08:002008-12-26T06:36:00.000-08:00Incredible India. Intolerance unlimited. We should...Incredible India. Intolerance unlimited. We should have got rechristened long ago:)RavneetSinghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01145593661885968703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649164424268420618.post-33891292409326402412008-12-26T06:20:00.000-08:002008-12-26T06:20:00.000-08:00I was always told that girls prefer good manners t...I was always told that girls prefer good manners to good looks in men. Obviously the fairer sex has become less discriminatory now.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05583667711420481815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649164424268420618.post-47493000682453141532008-12-26T03:38:00.000-08:002008-12-26T03:38:00.000-08:00Some everyday tips:)If you are in a mixed group, a...Some everyday tips:)<BR/><BR/>If you are in a mixed group, always greet the elders and the women first.<BR/><BR/>Don’t shout to be heard. Don’t interrupt others while they’re talking.<BR/><BR/>Don’t address elders and seniors by their names, unless they have specially asked you to, in India at any rate. Try ‘Sir/ Ma’am’ for strangers and ‘Uncle/ Aunty’ (or Chachaji, Mausiji etc) for familiar ashishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656737541352068706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649164424268420618.post-73236421891456133822008-12-26T03:34:00.000-08:002008-12-26T03:34:00.000-08:00I think it was Milton who said, "The childhood sho...I think it was Milton who said, "The childhood shows the man as morning shows the day". So- manners must be emphasized from childhood. I hope all parents are listening! And not giving in to the the fear of kids rebelling which I know some parents are doing today- rather than face the temper of the child, its easy to skirt the issue or better still sweep it under the carpet! We will have only gitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02521255206717331002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649164424268420618.post-88401887380346696142008-12-26T02:42:00.000-08:002008-12-26T02:42:00.000-08:00The environment is very important to making us gra...The environment is very important to making us gracious. My mum said that graciousness must begin with the adults and she is absolutely right. How can our children be gracious when we ourselves are not?sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06552607872110774182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649164424268420618.post-15500812323958700962008-12-26T02:38:00.000-08:002008-12-26T02:38:00.000-08:00In my opinion, being gracious and noble is not onl...In my opinion, being gracious and noble is not only about being pleasant, kind and courteous but it is in that generosity of spirit which it all lies - the social graces, the civic-mindedness, the empathy, the tolerance. It includes being flexible, listening, empathizing and understanding. There are so many times in life, when I think it just takes a little to be more gracious but it seems to be sanjivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04572280622154645081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649164424268420618.post-81665268515788189392008-12-26T02:28:00.000-08:002008-12-26T02:28:00.000-08:00Let us make public transport, healthcare, educatio...Let us make public transport, healthcare, education, housing and other essentials affordable to ordinary people. We should put people first in providing these essential services and not treat them as opportunities for businesses to make profits and more profits. Then we have some hope indeed.Anonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08985862013425137730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649164424268420618.post-69136513766625243402008-12-26T02:26:00.000-08:002008-12-26T02:26:00.000-08:00Maybe as a society you need to have a larger voice...Maybe as a society you need to have a larger voice in shaping the future of your country. Make you need to feel that your voices really matter. Thats when you'll will feel like you are cared for, heard and will behave more graciously and be helpful too, perhaps?johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00715964473364686598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649164424268420618.post-29757263859850337292008-12-26T02:22:00.000-08:002008-12-26T02:22:00.000-08:00When was the last time you saw someone automatical...When was the last time you saw someone automatically give up their seats on buses and trains to the infirmed and the elderly …<BR/><BR/>Shopping is not a pleasant experience anymore. Sales staff often tend to gang together and chit chat amongst themselves and remain oblivious to the customer, and even make remarks about the customer, but will not go out of their way to meet the needs of customersShwetahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01493425399966137943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649164424268420618.post-59335832235315625432008-12-26T02:17:00.000-08:002008-12-26T02:17:00.000-08:00Do you hate losing or are you gracious in defeat? ...Do you hate losing or are you gracious in defeat? This epitomizes India. We hate losing. Period. And the highest personification comes when Australia fight us tooth and nail in a match but if they lose they are gracious in their press statements and praise of India. Ofcourse its a different matter how they use media to play mindgames with us. But the point here is can we instead be gracious aboutRajjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01175610796405923596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649164424268420618.post-43225523417928509852008-12-26T00:03:00.000-08:002008-12-26T00:03:00.000-08:00Good manners, graciousness, charm, wit; I do miss ...Good manners, graciousness, charm, wit; I do miss all of these. :)Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11806281323085646734noreply@blogger.com