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Learn basic expressions of civility such as "please," "thank you," and "excuse me" in the language of your hosts.
Here's hoping that such expressions of civility and care will carry over long after the winter frost has melted away.
Another aspect of civility is lost.
It suggests as well the need to "subdue the self," k'e chi, what is bound to be a very unpopular notion in an age where "freedom of expression" dominates civility.
What they can reasonably expect is a modicum of civility in that expression — although public servants at the most powerful levels need thicker skins than most and a few ill-advised boos comes with the territory — and respect for their offices.
What has taken the place of civility in contemporary society may well represent "freedom of expression," but do we really benefit by having achieved the lowest common denominator of human expression as common parlance and conduct?
While I thought framing questions about the future of the internet in terms of tensions - security versus liberty, transparency versus confidentiality, expression versus civility - was wise, I didn't find her answers regarding Wikileaks especially convincing.
Take ownership of civility.
The mere appearance of civility.
"The problem is a lack of civility".
RULES OF CIVILITY, by Amor Towles (Viking, $26.95).
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