Re: the George Washington quote, I'm reminded of Sherlock Holmes in Sign of Four. Observing the workers from the shipyard across the river in the gaslight, he says, "Dirty-looking rascals, but I suppose everyone has some little immortal spark concealed about him."
Sir, while politeness is irreplaceable, I'd argue that we do not need much of etiquette.
At least as understood by the codes of conduct from the past. Etiquette is by definition a divisive tool. One we should think to put aside in a world where borders are crumbling and we cannot even answer politely to the question about hue of stranger.
Re: the George Washington quote, I'm reminded of Sherlock Holmes in Sign of Four. Observing the workers from the shipyard across the river in the gaslight, he says, "Dirty-looking rascals, but I suppose everyone has some little immortal spark concealed about him."
“Etiquette and politeness are essential for the well-being of communities and societies.” Hear, hear to that!
Sir, while politeness is irreplaceable, I'd argue that we do not need much of etiquette.
At least as understood by the codes of conduct from the past. Etiquette is by definition a divisive tool. One we should think to put aside in a world where borders are crumbling and we cannot even answer politely to the question about hue of stranger.
I'm sorry: George Washington?! The slaver?! Yes: America's Founding Father & First President. I don't divorce that truth from his others. Yet, I am always gobsmacked by those who can. https://apnews.com/general-news-b6a3c672b25352a306539828827b9bd9