- When someone asks “Where are you from?” it’s impolite to answer “I’m not sure.”
- When someone asks “What’s your name?” it’s rude to lay your hand on their cheek and gently kiss their lips.
- When at dinner, a guest’s request for salt is not an invitation to sit on their lap.
- When the valet hands you your keys it is boorish and awkward to say “I love you.”
- It is crass to fondle the buttocks of your dentist during your root canal.
- Whispering in the officer’s ear as she locks the cuffs is considered uncouth.
- While being robbed, it is indelicate to allow one’s fingertips to gently play on the nape of your assailant’s neck.
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June 24, 2008 at 11:32 pm
these are great — hints on how to start a fight. i think the last one’s my fave.
June 25, 2008 at 4:23 am
I feel enlightened. Thank you!
June 25, 2008 at 3:43 pm
oh this was fun.. i love the train of thought,, and want to save this and play with it myself sometime……
June 25, 2008 at 7:10 pm
This had me giggling! I love the completely inappropriate responses.
June 26, 2008 at 4:19 am
i like the first one best–since i have honestly had that as an answer many times! and people hate it when you say it!
July 23, 2008 at 11:53 pm
My favorite is whispering in the officer’s ear. I didn’t intend to be uncouth. Well, yeah I did.
This is awesome. Love it!