Manners are about imagination, ultimately. They are about imagining being the other person

Manners are about imagination, ultimately. They are about imagining being the other person

Lynne Truss, a British writer and journalist known for her wit and humor, has often emphasized the importance of manners in society. In her book "Talk to the Hand: The Utter Bloody Rudeness of the World Today, or Six Good Reasons to Stay Home and Bolt the Door," Truss delves into the decline of manners in modern society and the impact it has on our interactions with others.

Truss argues that manners are not just about following a set of rules or social conventions, but about using our imagination to empathize with others. She believes that manners are a way of showing respect and consideration for the feelings and needs of others. By imagining ourselves in the shoes of the other person, we can better understand how our actions and words may affect them.