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Originally Posted by DuckieTigger
I have been told I am rude and blunt a lot here in the US. Coming from Germany I simply refuse to adopt to the over-polite habits (compared to how I grew up). Especially annoying the frequent "excuse me" I hear in a store when someone needs to go by you - and that when there is 3 or more feet clearance.  |
I am "rude and blunt", I suppose (I know I'm blunt since I speak my mind). At a very young age, after living in Europe (France and Germany), I was told in no uncertain terms by a man in the US that "You're a pushy broad." I took that as a compliment and purposefully never changed my ways.
The tone of the "excuse me" is more unforgivable IMO than the phrase. Some use it quite rudely. I frequently use "excuse me" if someone is actually blocking my path unintentionally, as I am forced at times to use a riding buggy, but always politely and without tone. My mother raised me to be polite and respectful, but to speak my mind as well.