Polite people will use this thread instead of the shoutbox for posting random links, with or without musings. They will also post a description of what the link leads to.

The concept of 'politeness' is perception. Kind of like how manliness is perception.

Kind of like how 'twat' is perception.

gary wrote:The concept of 'politeness' is perception.

No, it's actually quantifiable social science, unlike manliness.

And to think, I had nowhere to post this until now:

http://www.wherethefuckshouldigofordrinks.com/

No, it's actually quantifiable social science, unlike manliness.

Yet every culture differs in what is considered polite. Of course there are some universal aspects. For exmaple, it is always considered impolite to hit someone or throw stuff on someone. The concept of eye contact is cultural.

Interesting: http://www.oled-info.com/

and: http://shorterworkweek.blogspot.com/

And some comical relief... George Carlin on the death penalty: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDO6HV6x ... ce=message

Gary must you turn EVERY THREAD into a f#####g pointless argument?

Well, even an entire forum could be considered pointless. All in the eye of the beholder. Also, relax. I made it short and sweet, and I posted links. What more could you want?

If it's pointless then go away. There was no reason to start an argument about the definition of politeness.

My link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc_LIR5ExIU

And no, it's not in the eye of the beholder. The purpose and desired content of the thread was clearly laid out. You blatantly derailed it at the second post by bringing up something clearly off topic.

I did that because the thread was created in response to me and the post was directed at me.

Anyways, the sound quality is best at 480p: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksJMqyK3tAU

gary wrote:Yet every culture differs in what is considered polite.

Irrelevant to the discussion of whether politeness can have a measurable effect on how people react to you, and whether you can make an effort to be polite.

Thus making it SCIENCE whether you like it or not.

Black Wolf wrote:And to think, I had nowhere to post this until now:

That website suggests I seek alcoholic sustenance in 'American Nail Bar'.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsAPw9a0IVk It is about American unemployment and some things to be considered. Less than 10 minutes.

Haha, funny: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIraCchP ... re=related