Are good manners a waste of time?

Answer 1

Not at all though sometimes when met with someone else who doesn't extend the same courtesy or feels your mannerisms doesn't meet their standards however high or low, people can lose patience and begin to think learning good manners was a waste of time in this world.

However, there are people who truly appreciate good manners and see it as a sign of respect and take them as one would a kind gesture. It helps to make good first impressions, and shows classiness on ones part which people tend to admire and respect.

Answer 2

Absolutely not. Good manners are just as important as ever, if not more so. Good manners can affect every aspect of a person's life, from their personal relationships to their job. Possessing good manners (and applying them) can even affect whether or not you even get a job, or have any long lasting relationships, and can affect your relationship with your family and friends. There is never a good excuse to not exercise good manners at all times.

Answer 3

they are not a waste of time at all, just like good manners on the road, on the train, in line at the grocery store. manners are a ritualized form of interaction that are the 'rules of the road' or in this case the rules of the table so everyone can play the game. for example passing things the same way makes it much simpler because things aren't crossing. to explore this, try eating without any manners and see how you feel. grab things haphazardly and eat with your fingers and just discard the rules and see if it's actually more efficient or not. see how comfortable you feel. you can try it.

Answer 4

Absolutely not. I think good manners are what helps you in developing your personality and attitude.