Possible points for whether manners and courtesy have any value in today’s society.
• A culture of selfish materialism
• Competition/ambition seen as a strength and courtesy as a weakness
• Attitude – old fashioned – depends on upbringing/education
• Essential within the culture of some countries (Japan/Nepal)
• Level of social skills – produces cohesion/less tension
• Manners and courtesy can be used to persuade and manipulate