As a native Texan being polite and respectful was a big part of my education and environment.
Holding the elevator door for anyone, helping someone with a stroller on an escalator, opening doors, giving up my seat to someone less fortunate, smiling at a stranger and saying hi.
My parents taught me to be a gentleman to everyone that I encountered.
I am old fashioned and old school in all my relationships. However, I am not "leave it to beaver's" dad I do not come home from work and sit in the recliner expecting to be waited on. I am a worker.
When relationships uphold openess, trust, respect, and politeness as the standard I am very easy to get along with.
