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redstatebluegirl

(12,264 posts)
3. Nope, we would get a licking for not doing that.
Mon Jan 21, 2019, 07:33 PM
Jan 2019

I can say this generation it is rare to find one who has been taught that. It was common sense to us because it was taught to us from the time we were little.

In their case, talk is cheap. Never take them on their word ffr Jan 2019 #1
I was. You always deferred to the older person. calimary Jan 2019 #2
Nope, we would get a licking for not doing that. redstatebluegirl Jan 2019 #3
How many on DU would step aside for Trump - Ms. Toad Jan 2019 #4
that's because we know him and what he is about JI7 Jan 2019 #6
The implication of the OP, offered in the current political context, seemed to be that being taught Ms. Toad Jan 2019 #10
I would step aside for Bob Dole and not get in his face JI7 Jan 2019 #16
I think it's our default position MaryMagdaline Jan 2019 #18
You might want to watch again. Ms. Toad Jan 2019 #22
I watched the long video from beginning to end MaryMagdaline Jan 2019 #28
I'm not defending his behavior, Ms. Toad Jan 2019 #34
Understood. I think Phillips was taken aback by Nichlas's behavior MaryMagdaline Jan 2019 #36
Agreed. n/t Ms. Toad Jan 2019 #37
but you are trying to distract from a conversation criticizing his behavior CreekDog Jan 2019 #53
You must be responding to the wrong post. Ms. Toad Jan 2019 #54
It would depend on why I should step aside for him. LiberalFighter Jan 2019 #14
Kind of my point. Ms. Toad Jan 2019 #21
I almost said "with the exception of Trump," but he's the MaryMagdaline Jan 2019 #19
But he's not the only exception - Ms. Toad Jan 2019 #24
This is kind of unheard of anymore bluestarone Jan 2019 #5
I don't know. I get called "sir" by younger people all the time grumpyduck Jan 2019 #8
Well maybe cal. or if you wear a uniform. bluestarone Jan 2019 #12
surprised me the first time that happened, too Hermit-The-Prog Jan 2019 #20
Same here. It took me by surprise GP6971 Jan 2019 #26
I'm always amazed when I see elderly people standing on public transportation EffieBlack Jan 2019 #29
Not in my house or with my friends. GulfCoast66 Jan 2019 #33
How I was raised. Solly Mack Jan 2019 #7
I had a 4 year old say excuse me today liberal N proud Jan 2019 #9
Sweet. He knows about personal space! MaryMagdaline Jan 2019 #23
True story malaise Jan 2019 #11
That's funny. It's like giving up a seat for a woman MaryMagdaline Jan 2019 #30
Ha malaise Jan 2019 #44
That is one reason we see less of it. Mariana Jan 2019 #49
Yep malaise Jan 2019 #50
I certainly was. TygrBright Jan 2019 #13
It's a two way street. Respect is not being shown to AOC. Joe941 Jan 2019 #15
So true. She doesn't have to bow to anyone. But I'm sure she would yield MaryMagdaline Jan 2019 #31
Then perhaps you should give whistler162 Jan 2019 #46
well yeah d_r Jan 2019 #17
I'm thinking the same MaryMagdaline Jan 2019 #32
There is also one cultural difference thing Maeve Jan 2019 #25
Yep, I was. But judging from what I observe on the bus.. LisaM Jan 2019 #27
This message was self-deleted by its author elocs Jan 2019 #35
Not soooooo quick to condemn but definitely within 60 seconds MaryMagdaline Jan 2019 #39
Sorry, I just saw that your "we" was not personal to me MaryMagdaline Jan 2019 #40
Most are I would guess Meowmee Jan 2019 #38
I'm curious as to whether he saw mr Phillips as a threat or in MaryMagdaline Jan 2019 #42
I haven't read very much about this Meowmee Jan 2019 #43
I'm not sure some who are quick to bash "Old White Men" would be following your lead. jalan48 Jan 2019 #41
people bash old white men who are uncivil like Trump JI7 Jan 2019 #45
Kick all Covington threads. Kingofalldems Jan 2019 #47
Especially on the train. akraven Jan 2019 #48
My sister and I were obliged to stand when an adult entered a room we were in. This went on until secondwind Jan 2019 #51
me, too MaryMagdaline Jan 2019 #52
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