マナーと文明

マナー

When we refer to manner in English, it should always be used in plural forms, 'manners',meaning it shouldn't be a single. There are plenty of them which should be observed.

Nowadays, it seems we all forget manners as a member of society.

Rushing intrusively into the congregated train, kept sitting in the presence of elderly citizens or pregnant women, getting on to the elevator while people still getting off, you name it.

Why is that all happen?

Perhaps, during the Edo period, there were no suicide, no bullying, at least fewer than we have today. Altruism may have prevailed among commoners. But now we tend to be more and more egoistic and competitive. What counts is to win. That's all. Endless competition and greed are infinitive.

How could we reconcile our wordly sins?

In our civilization back to the latter Edo, people seemed to know how to lose gracefully. As there were always laughters among them.