Its interesting how we have been able to evolve our etiquette, courtesies and wordplay as we evolve. The real intent/emotion almost always sugar coated so as to maintain social decorum. Interestingly though, the other person also almost always knows about this sugar coating. Yet this charade continues. i cannot help but wonder why.
We see people talking straight and snubbing others and walking away with their heads held high while the other person is left to pick up pieces of their shattered dignity...on TV. I honestly cannot imagine a scene even one tenth as potent in real life. What is more important - social acceptance or individual characteristics? To dance along that fine line is the most challenging yet enjoyable task of today i guess. Everyone has their own personal quirks and to fit all this within the boundaries of social living - the name of the game.
Sadly, schools hardly teach this...well its not something u can be taught i guess; rather its all about observation, adaptation and acceptance, but still at least pointing us towards the right direction would be nice.
We are a bunch of confused people not sure what to follow; We are busy aping the west while they lean towards the east. where is the line to be drawn now? We might be learning to draw the line and even excel in doing so, when we notice there's been a paradigm shift..poof and that 5 minutes of glory is long gone.
I guess this is the plastic sheet that insulates us, comforts us and protects us from the harsh outside elements of raw human emotions and expressions, Sadly my fear is that this same coat mite also be smothering us and blinding us from growing, adapting and evolving further.
