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Originally Posted by LewisM
I have to admit in all my sales here, NOT ONE buyer has ever even said they received their item, let alone a thank you or comment.
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As one of your recent buyers, I assume that you're including me? Yes, I do apologise (again) for not sending you a message promptly upon receipt of the item.
When you politely asked whether the item had safely arrived, I recall immediately replying yes it had, apologising for the lack of reply, and explain the circumstances of why it happened (an honest oversight that occurred between relocating from Adelaide back to Brisbane, and receiving many different items at the same time). Looking through my message history, I can see that I replied to your messages promptly
and there were multiple "thank you" messages along the way too
Just to play devil's advocate... from my perspective my first impression of you was that of a very courteous seller - like the vast majority of people on IIS.
Then I read that in response to your neighbour commenting on your scope, you decided to insult her rather than share the joys of astronomy. Furthermore, you're also quite happy to make use of other people's property without checking in with them first. Finally, I see myself (and other IIS members) being the subject of this passive-aggressive rant. Manners indeed!
Note that I'm neither offended by this thread nor trying to cause any offence. I'm just showing how relative and subjective "good manners" can be, and how people who may seem bad mannered based on limited interactions probably think of themselves as being well mannered. I try not to fret over the small things, act as well mannered as I can during my interactions with others, and don't expect others to conform to my world views.
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Originally Posted by adman
Human societys are fluid things, ever changing and adapting to the conditions of the times. I am not saying that all change is for the better, however manners are relative, not an absolute.
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Hear, hear! I completely agree with all of Adam's post
