Lessons in Civility from a T-Rex
Manners are a funny thing. They’re not taught in schools anymore and they’re certainly not part of the official curriculum of most families. Yet, the need for civility has never been greater than it is today.
The way we interact with each other as individuals and as societies can be so dramatically improved by simple acts of kindness, courtesy and respect. And while these things may seem like common sense when you think about them on an individual level, putting them into practice every day can be challenging when you have so many demands on your time. Fortunately, there’s someone who knows everything about being polite and respectful without appearing phony — that’s right: I’m talking about civility from a T-Rex.
T-Rexes are polite, but they are not pushovers. They are very direct. They say what they mean and mean what they say. They’re very honest, and you always know where you stand with one: if he wants to have you for lunch, he’ll tell you so; if he doesn’t, then he won’t. In fact, I don’t think I’ve ever heard a T-Rex utter any kind of lie at all.
How would a T-Rex behave at the dinner table?
If a T-Rex were invited to dinner, he would behave in a polite and dignified manner. He’d be the first one at the table, but he’d wait patiently until everyone else had been served. A T-Rex would never push ahead of…
