Comments on: Work Place Ethics – Common Sense and Courtesy Aren’t So Common

By: Brian Carr

Brian Carr — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:19:12 +0000

So, out of curiosity, you never speak to a passenger in your car? That’s essentially what was done in the video considering the video camera was wedged in the steering wheel.

By: Kevin Burns

Kevin Burns — Mon, 30 May 2011 21:00:08 +0000

I was reading your article with interest and clicked the video for more. Part of your title referred to common sense being not so common anymore – like people who drive distracted talking on their cell phones, text and, you know it’s coming, people who shoot videos while they are driving. How ridiculous is that practice? Sorry but you lost ALL credibility with your daring lack of common sense and lack of courtesy to other drivers around you.

By: Jeff Kay

Jeff Kay — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:02:06 +0000

A couple I would add:

Stop talking about your medical procedures. I’m sure they’re important to you, but I don’t really care. And it creeps me out a little.

For the love of God, quit heating up fish in the communal microwave. Seriously. It’s rude… and what kind of person brings a fish dinner to work, anyway? Have you ever heard of a freakin’ ham sandwich?

That is all.

By: Brian Carr

Brian Carr — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:43:22 +0000

Glad you enjoyed the post!

By: Brian Carr

Brian Carr — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:42:45 +0000

I definitely agree. People who don’t hold the door really bother me.

By: Tish

Tish — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:28:45 +0000

This post made me laugh, but it’s also so totally true. Common sense and common courtesy… the common part is missing these days. It’s just the little things that ought to be done without even having to think about it, but people are just so caught up in their own little world they apparently can’t see they just used the last paper towel, or drank the last cup of coffee, or….

By: The Niche Think Tank

The Niche Think Tank — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:29:03 +0000

Some people are just plain clueless, and as you say, common sense and courtesy aren’t so common. I see the same thing when it comes to Manners and Etiquette these days. Say please and Thank You, Excuse me when pushing past someone, chew with your mouth shut. Elbows off the dinner table or whatever table you are at. And for Gods sake don’t let your unruly little monster run through the restaurant, it’s not a frakking playground, it’s a place to eat, get a handle on your kid, your manners and etiquette. Sorry for the rant but I mean it, people are losing all their social etiquette it seems these days.

By: Brian Carr

Brian Carr — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:39:09 +0000

Lisa – I’m 75% with you on turning off the cell phone. Yes, they are certainly a distraction, but if you’re not sitting at your desk all day and someone – your kids, spouse, etc. – need to get a hold of you, your cell phone is the most convenient way. How about we compromise and say you should put your cell phone on vibrate once you get into work?

By: Brian Carr

Brian Carr — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:37:29 +0000

Andrew – Fantastic addition to the list! If you use the last sheet of paper in the printer or copier, PUT MORE PAPER IN THE TRAYS!

By: Brian Carr

Brian Carr — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:35:30 +0000

Ben, I don’t think I could have worded it any better! I’ll come up with the anti-dbag list and post it here. Hopefully it’s as well received!