When it comes to poor sports etiquette, I'm sure some people have had worse experiences. Even if you complain to the management, nothing will change.
and think Sports used to be thought of as a place to practice etiquette. Yes, it is. Consider the elements of etiquette that are enforced in sports. These include dress code, respect for authority, politeness when winning and losing, and penalties for breaking rules.
Haven't you seen much of that at stadiums lately? Or in the stands? Unfortunately, no. As you are all aware, the world of sports has become more like the rest of society, both professionally and personally, rather than being a model of good sportsmanship. Competition is more fulfilling when you play against someone you respect. Miss Manners hopes that parents of young athletes and team and gym administrators will benefit from reinstating old standards and prohibiting mean behavior.
Dear Manners: My husband and I are planning to sell our house and move into an apartment. The timing is difficult because I want to sell the house before the apartment is completed. A close friend asked me what I would do if my house didn't sell. I told her I wanted to keep her optimistic. Then she started telling me about a friend of hers who was trying to sell her house, but her 4 offers were turned down.
I thought both her question and the story she volunteered were irrelevant. How should she answer if she keeps asking questions like this?
“Well, maybe If you can't sell your house in time, you'll have to give up your apartment. But we still plan to keep this house on the market, and we were thinking of living with you in the meantime. I'm so happy that I can always rely on the kindness of my friends. ”
Dear Manners: How should we deal with former US presidents? It seems to me that there can only be one president at a time. Therefore, this title should not be given to someone who has left the job.
you are right. Few others, including former presidents, do so.
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