My husband and I were sitting out on the porch a while ago having a conversation. Carol had posted a statement/joke on facebook that the Queen revoked our Independence because we obviously don't know how to govern ourselves properly . She posted this the day after our Presidential election.. So then we were discussing the time Michelle Obama met the Queen and broke protocol by hugging her.. Now I know the news stated the Queen was fine with that, but I wonder if it's true? Isn't that a big No No? Then I got to thinking wouldn't the proper thing to do be to curtsy or bow if you are introduced to the Queen or any Royalty?
When I was a little girl the children were all taught how to curtsy or bow. It isn't done anymore.. No one does that, at least not unless you are going to a private school where they have Cotillions or the like. Then I thought that there are a lot of the old traditions that have just gone by the wayside. Like Sue mentioned how people try to do everything quickly and don't take time to sit down at the table to have a nice meal with the family. Heck these days you're lucky to get your children to look at you they are so busy texting or twittering etc! Never mind sit and talk to you face to face! Sunday dinner with the whole family coming over was great and happened nearly every week.. I used to love that... Really there are a lot of nice things that people just don't do anymore.. We were always taught to be mannerly, eat properly, say "please" and "thank you'. etc.. Less and less of basic manners are seen..Less of the things we grew up doing. .. What a shame. Personally I don't think this is really a move forward for the people. It's moving back to less civilized in my opinion..