The definition, "a code of behaviour that delineates expectations for social behaviour according to contemporary, conventional norms within a society or social class".
Years ago the English were at the top of the game. Noel Coward epitomised the sense of manners, the dance between correctness versus bawdry behaviour.
The Victorians/Edwardians set the bar, which transferred across the world, through Empire and the "drawing rooms" where one was judged by the way you held your knife and fork. We seem to have drifted far from those norms, with the democratised world we now live in, the modern Brit leads in a very different way these days.
His/her antics, in, or out of the pub every weekend and particularly on holiday is a sight to be missed and I'm sure, causes great embarrassment to most of us.
This laddish display is seen in the actions of people like Bradley Wiggins (cycling), Carl Crutchlow (motor bike racing) and a whole range of footballers who throughout the season can be seen to ignore all but the basest behaviour.
I suppose when Prince Harry strips off in party mode what can we expect.
Our continental cousins from Europe, the politically correct Americans, the impassive Asians all seem to display "self control", at least when projected in front of camera.
Is it a case of people over here, having been pummelled with an individualistic, win at all costs and to hell with my neighbour approach, have lost sight of good manners, which perhaps a deference to a strong family bond can bring, especially the respect of a nations tradition.
I suppose we haven't yet taken to biting like South American, Luis Suarez !!!
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