Well I dont know about anyone else, but folks in my
home city (Belleville Ontario Canada) are pretty darn nice. Just the other
day I was coming home and some girl had slid off of the road into the ditch and
passing cars had stopped and were pushing her out. They all shook hands
before they left. It was damn cold out too, I know because I had the car
heater on full as I zipped straight past the girl in the ditch while giving her
the finger for holding me up.
As I said, people are nice in my town, but not me
hahahahahaha!!!
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, March 01, 2002 7:04
PM
Subject: RE: [Police] Manners (slightly
off-topic)
Question: Are positive stereotypes
acceptable?
on 3/1/02 3:09
PM, Morris, Donald T. at MORRDT@jea.com wrote:
Here in the States, (list
members excluded) whenever you deal with someone youšve never met, a
number of people here tend to be a horsešs ass first and polite second.
Manners are almost an afterthought in the U.S., and politeness is
often mistaken for a weakness and some people will try to take advantage
of your kindness.
Don,
Can't say I agree
with you. I don't think it's a good idea to spread negative
stereotypes about the people of any
nation, even if it's the one
in which you live.
By the way, I've been living in New York City for
the past 22 years, and I frequently receive comments on the kindness and
consideration of our citizens from the international community where I
make my living.
Just my 5 cents (hey, this is an expensive
town).
Beth in NYC