I say excuse me whenever I'm in a situation where the walking is narrow. I also say it when I'm cutting in front of someone's line of vision at the grocery store while they're debating over which box of cereal to get or whatever.

I also thank the people who open doors for me or show me some other sign of common courtesy.

YES. To not do it is tacky and those people should be smashed with a sheet cake.

My dads peeps are from Missouri and I learned it as MissourAH.

They were from rural MO.

I always say "excuse me", unless it's my brother, because after years of saying "excuse me" to him, and getting the reply "Why, did you belch?", I just stopped saying it around him!

(Of course, he was a teenager back then... it would probably be safe to say it around him now)

Dee

I do, but most people in this city don't. When someone bumps into me I usually say "Excuse me would have been nice" or "Excuse you". They usually just look at me with a blank stare.

yes.

I always say it. I was taught that you always say it and it is rude if you don't. I don't get offended if others don't because I know not everyone is raised the same way. What is important to some is not important to others.

How true that is!

I always say excuse me when passing people in a narrow place, or sorry if I accidently bump them or step on their toes.

However, I can turn into an uber bitch if you purposely push me out of the way, especially on the TTC.

I'm suprised no one else had mentioned this. I'm suprised by how few people will say anything when they do this to you, or conversely, how strangely people will look at you when you *do* say "Excuse me" as you reach for your Pop-Tarts.

I was looking for new eyeglass frames yesterday, and there was another girl in the store, maybe in her late teens, very early 20s. We were both looking in the same section, and I was standing back aways, just darting in to pick out an occasional one I wanted to try. This girl stood about 2 inches from the frames (and I know it wasn't because she couldn't see, she later pointed something out halfway across the store), giving me dirty looks when I reached for one, and actually walking in front of me to look in the mirror as I was trying some on.

Of course, though, that doens't hold a candle to the tween-age girl who called her mother an f*ing c*nt standing in line at Lerner's. I actually had to silently count to 10 to not turn around and slap the little brat.

Sorry... I'm on a ettiquette/deceny tizzy right now :)

Yes, I always try to say "excuse me" when passing people in narrow hallways, doorways and the like. I also say it when I'm at the store, reaching or moving around someone to get something I need. Does it bother me that not everyone does so? Not really. It's not something I feel it's worth getting all bent out of shape over.

I have it from highest authority, Marian Klingbeil Williams, former Kappa Fraternity President, NPC Chair and graduate of Mizzou that it is indeed Missouree. (Yes, this was actually brought up at our Convention, in a humorous way.)

Saying excuse me is like second nature to me (must be that canadian thing). I don't notice I'm doing it. I don't mind if people dont say it back when we are in a passing eachother or reaching over, as long as they don't do it in an arrogant manner.

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No, i just bump into em and nudge em with my elbow and keep walking.

Thats not what bugs me even though I do say excuse me in such a situation.

What really bugs me is when you hold a door for someone and they dont even say a word let alone a thank you.

I just think some people are too lazy to have manners ? who knows...

Now that I really hate.

I pulled this girl BACK through the door one time and walked out first.

oh I really hate that.

Especially when you were already through the door.

And then you are holding it just for them.

Makes me wanna push em down.

I have a neighbor like that. Suddenly, I become the doorman when I see her. No "thank you" no acknowledgment whatsoever. After it happened twice, I no longer hold the door for her. I haven't seen her in a long time so maybe she has moved and graced another building with her rude presence. ;)

I always say please, thank you, and excuse me. I was raised right. :)