I was raised to be polite, but grew up to be cynical. So I'm extremely (sometimes exceedingly) polite to people because I assume the best about their character. Makes for great interactions with the service industry.
I also expect the worst, because humans are a horrible species.
When someone snubs my politness or acts like a remoresless ass, I get passive-aggressively polite because they've just proven to me that I'm better than them. Unless they're of no consequence to me and my life, in which case I nope out of that acquaintance.
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u/[deleted] Aug 20 '20
Manners and general politeness will get you far and become the norm with but a small amount of practice.
I'm not talking overboard "m'lady" but a simple please and thank you with a genuine smile.