Politeness (Principle 1 in Series)

In which I talk about my new endeavor: a series of videos encouraging ourselves to live up to our own expectations. This video describes my idea, and quickly covers the series' first principle, politeness.

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[germanicdmon]

i agree with you melissa. however, i do not believe one has to always be politically correct to be polite. what do you think?

[MelissaJenna]

I agree with you, however towing that line is difficult business and not suited for everyone. Dissenting while remaining appropriate and polite should be considered an art.

[Closeph93]

Hope this doesnt sound TOO lame (yeah right haha)...I remember reading in Ben Franklins autobiography his pursuit of his thirteen virtues...your message reminded me of that.

[MelissaJenna]

That's awesome-- I should probably read it!

[lizzyfuturenurse]

You're my role model! its nice to know that im not the only one that feels like i can always improve somehow...thanks mj!

[MelissaJenna]

That's way too much compliment for me to handle. Thank you very much for your support-- I'm deeply flattered that you enjoy what I do. :)

[missbananacheeks]

I work in retail management. And I witness on a daily basis how un-polite people can be, and how poorly people can treat others. So when I'm out and about- I am the exact opposite because I know what it's like for people in customer service. heck I even straighten their store when I shop, because I know how it feels to be on there end. and I always smile. a smile can change everything! :)

[cmielak]

HI MJ. You must know that your vids are great way of learning english. Your clear pronunciation, using of grammar, vocabulary are really great for such a weak learner like myself. Of course the content is always VERY interesting. So I hope this series will be loooong (at least 20 parts ;) Regards from Poland. Eva

[Hoobifta]

Hello polite woman, is it polite to force your manners on people? Does not a person want to kick your arse? I happen to know how to be polite, since conventional politeness is useless, come on, take joy when people call you a douche, that's a polite feeling, don't be such a gentle arsehole!

[Hoobifta]

@Kosh800 Heh heh, polite, from an official dictionary: educated, kind and considerate. Without learning why people hate you "polite" people are not polite.

[Hoobifta]

Excuse me polite people, but I know how to be kind and I think it's rude to tell people to say please when they're nice enough to have said "can I have a pear please", and heh heh, I'm educated from comedy, and I think I know why comedies insult polite people!

[Hoobifta]

Ha ha that's why the rude people hate you, they try to be oh so polite to you and you insult them, polite people accept people's clothes they don't say "you don't dress that way I beg your pardon", that's pseudo-polite, this is how to be polite: "I love that shabby dress you wear, you can wear what you feel like" then people will say "thank you", that's polite, so stop telling people how to act.

[iulyanstube]

Your hair is gorgeous, I love hair like that.

[BlakeMorris911]

Excellent Video. good points made! keep it up! life principles are lacking.. especially throughout America

[maxpower789z]

Melissa is HOT!

[SingingNightHawk]

Politeness..... this is a cultural thing I think. I travelled abroad (Asia) for 2 years and lived in Japan for 6 years -- where people are notably polite and respectful, and apologize before any complaint was ever uttered or thought. When I returned to the U.S. in 1994, I felt people were far more unhappy and would rather complain and condemn than extend appreciation. Unfortunately, I am getting more that way myself. Let's replace complaining with positive vibes & comments, I do my best!

[SingingNightHawk]

Politeness..... this is a cultural thing I think. I travelled abroad (Asia) for 2 years and lived in Japan for 6 years -- where people are notably polite and respectful, and apologize before any complaint was ever uttered or thought. When I returned to the U.S. in 1994, I felt people were far more unhappy and would rather complain and condemn than extend appreciation. Unfortunately, I am getting more that way myself. Let's replace complaining with positive vibes & comments, I'll do my best!