I think most people understand rudeness as acting in a discourteous, or insulting, manner. All cultures have ways for people to interact with one another that communicate:
- You are a person.
- You have worth in society.
- You have a right to be here, to live, and to enjoy life.
Cultures develop these modes of communication, so that every day interactions can be completed smoothly, and peacefully.
There are a number of ways rudeness can be acted out. Speaking boastfully, or arrogantly, for example. Disregarding the presence of another person is another.
Common courtesy seeks another person's best by giving honor to other people in everyday actions. For a follower of Jesus, it demonstrates that God sees you, God knows you, and you have worth in his sight. And we give the world a simple demonstration that we agree with God.
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