I have realized while I am a relatively flexible person, I do like to follow some norms of social behavior. For instance - It does not bother me if some one cancels or changes the plans, as long as they inform me within a reasonable period of time. It does not bother me if someone breaks something (in my home), as long as they show some remorse towards it. It doesn't bother me if I have to accommodate someone's needs/wants or even whims and fancies (for a short duration of time) as long as they do acknowledge the gesture.
There are essentially two kinds of actions, one which you do because you want to and then you do not expect anything in return. Another is when you do something as a favor (or to be polite, or to accommodate) and that is when a little gratefulness (or in the least a Thank you!) would be nice. Nowadays when I am on the street and someone says "Sorry!" after accidentally bumping into, I practically want to hug them. Just to acknowledge them as a fellow being from a lost era. Now when someone comes over and send me a note later, thanking me for the lovely stay, or a meal, I am almost teary eyed. That's how rare and far-apart kind gestures and good mannered people I come across. Now it could totally be "just me" and the sorry folks that cross my path. Or it could be the (
In my experience basic manners and courtesy are disappearing from our ecosystem. Things like, "Sorry - Thank You - Excuse me" which were probably taught in kindergarten, are nowhere to be found today.
In the mean time below are the two videos which can help you become a better host and a guest: Trump following) society. I guess the time will tell. #RantOver.
You can watch this incase you are about to be a house guest at someone's place
You can watch this incase you are about to host someone at your place
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