Etiquette

DISCLAIMER: Reading/checking this blog will be a complete waste of your time. I don't have anything interesting to say. I'm not particularly astute. What I will do every post (when I post) is bring up something trivial that, more than likely, will not even make sense. Blogs from one day to another will be completely random, with absolutely no continuity. Add this to the ever-increasing pile of cyber junk out there that can only be found by a Google search. Sounds great, doesn't it? With that being said, let's get started.

Etiquette: What a strange word. What a strange concept as well. Following the general guidelines of "etiquette" basically means doing and/or saying things a certain way because other people think other people want it done that way. For example, person A passes wind. Person A says to person B: "Oh, excuse me." Saying excuse me doesn't erase the toot from anyone's mind. Everyone still knows person A tooted. Why should I say "excuse me?" Why not "Who let the dogs out?" or "Whoa, that one smelled like cabbage." The next thing out of my mouth will in no way distract anyone from the noxious fumes. "Excuse me" is irrelevant. To me, it's the same thing as purposely running someone over with a car and then apologizing. It don't change whatcha dunn.

Alright, if that example doesn't do it for you, try this one. Suppose person A says to person B, "Please hold my wallet while I park my scooter." "Etiquette" would urge person B to actually hold person A's wallet until he returns. Ludicrous! Run I tell you! So what if your Paw-paw once told you it's not polite to steal. Will "Etiquette" buy you a new pair of dolphin skin leg warmers? I seriously doubt it.

I guess what I'm saying is, everything's relative to your situation. If you don't like Aunt Tina's meatloaf, tell her. If you think your best friend's girl is better looking than yours, trade. So what if there's long-term ramifications. So what if you'll spend the next 7-18 years running from the law. Let your id/ego (Freud) out to bask in the glory that is immediate self gratification. Can I get a Honoluluh? Whoo! I wanna go there!