Be Polite!

Manifesto Point #2:

Be Polite!

That may seem like a "duh" statement, but apparently it needs to be said. As does this:

Most of you have forgotten the manners your parents taught you.

Yes, I said it. When did it become acceptable to:

• tell a complete stranger to shut up? Better still, when did it become acceptable to YELL it at anyone?
• Answer your cell phone in the middle of a conversation?
• Interrupt a conversation between two other people?
• Etc. Etc.

I'm not asking you to devote your life to getting to know all of the baristas at your local coffee shop, but at least treat them like they're human. Basic courtesy will go a long way.

Don't be rude when we ask if you want cream or sugar in your coffee, just say "No, thank you". We can't read your mind, and in reality, we really don't care. We ask to make your coffee perfect for you, not for us.

When we ask how you are, answer us. When we read back your order, at least pretend you are listening. Perhaps most of all, get OFF your cell phone! (All three of these have more in-depth posts to follow.)