Yesterday we met friends for lunch at a little restaurant just east of here, Diamond R Cafe. It is one of the few places around here where we like to eat. They have great fried fish and amazing hamburgers. Everything we’ve ever had there has been perfect. The folks who wait the tables are mostly high school kids. It’s a very rural area so the kids still have good manners and pay attention to the customers.
We got there about 11:30, got our food promptly. By the time we finished eating, there were a few empty tables so we didn’t bother to rush off. We sat there and kept talking and visiting with our friends. First thing we knew, it was after 3 p.m. and we were still sitting here talking and laughing. One of us commented that we’d been there three hours.
It was a fun afternoon. We don’t have a lot of friends here that we get together with – probably only three couples we really enjoy spending time with. We just aren’t real social – we used to be a bit more than we are now but, as we’ve gotten older, we seem to be happier staying at home, doing what we want to do without dealing with others. But, when it’s people we really enjoy, it’s fun to get together sometimes and we did have a lot of fun yesterday.
vivoaks says
I just had to comment on the comment you made on the wait staff being high school kids from a very rural area, still having manners, etc. You hit the nail on the head!! I’ve also found the more rural they are, the kids tend to be more in line with learning their manners and how to speak to people properly. Why is it, that in the cities, teenagers (as a general rule) tend to be rude and hateful toward others? It’s like they think they are God’s gift to creation and they are so much better than those around them. What a shame that our country has come to this…. I blame a lot of it on the downfall of the family unit and lack of parental authority. We’ve brought it on ourselves, but it’s a real shame to see. I feel really bad for my grandson and others growing up in this day and age. The lack of civility in everyday life is so depressing….
Kathleen says
I don’t mean to start a war here, but I don’t like blanket statements about groups of people. I have two grandsons growing up in cities and both are being taught manners and kindness.
Nelle Coursey says
So glad you had a good time!
Carol says
I’ll tell the husband about the Diamond R. He hasn’t mentioned it so am assuming he has not heard of it.
Bon says
Sounds like my friend and me yesterday. Sat in Culver’s for three hours.
Judy Laquidara says
Yes, there are many young people who still have manners but it seems to run in pockets. There are places in our town where I go and almost have to grit my teeth to keep from saying something. Some of it may be management too. We leave Chick-Fil-A thinking maybe there’s hope for the younger generation. The young people working in there are courteous, look clean and seem genuinely concerned about keeping our drinks filled. They may have a different side when they leave there but by and large, young people we encounter are not what I would want my granddaughter to grow up to act like. I think as far as percentage, I almost could make a blanket statement that the kids raised in very rural areas seem more well mannered than city kids but there are exceptions. Even in Zypher, Texas, my guess is there are some bad eggs but just visiting every now and then, we surely don’t see it.
dezertsuz says
It sounds as if you had a great time yesterday. Those are the kinds of friends it is so much fun to visit.
DonnainKS says
Good manners can be taught anywhere, but usually aren’t anymore! Especially in the city. Peer group more influence? My pet peeve is “no problem /no prob” in response to a sincere “Thank You”!!!!! Enjoy the times with friends. It doesn’t last forever. Spouses die. Glad you enjoyed!