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Etiquette Past vs. Present: Cussing in Public

Jan 12 2009 - 3:00pm

Emily Post pretty much set the bar for manners, and last week when I quoted one of her echoes of traditional etiquette [1], most of you agreed with her and like it when a man walks on the curbside.

Below is one example of what Emily calls "Today's Rudest Behaviors" in her book Etiquette [2]. Now I must admit to being guilty of this from time to time, but I agree with Emily, it's not the most charming way to behave in public.

"Using four-letter words and other obscenities in public without any reservations — especially in the presence of children."

Do you watch your mouth amongst strangers or do you have a potty mouth like me?

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