RUDENESS IN POLITICS
CRIME AND JUSTICE
General
1. Does rudeness have a legitimate place in politics (pol)? Some say that we live in an age of rude pol. Rudeness during the course of a pol conversation is usually a defense mechanism to conceal the frustration that a pers feels when that pers cannot articulate a persuasive argument. It's a way of ending a discussion before it becomes all too apparent to those who are present that a passionate opinion has been expressed without the benefit of a coherent and logical argument to go along with it.
Interpers or Pol
2. Some may claim that aggressive polemics are ineff but there is a ques as to how much authentic the statement is. The irony of pol dialogue is that it flies in the face of what we know about ppl on an indl lvl. On an indl lvl, polemics, rude expletives, shaming and even contradictory evidence, often only strengthen someone’s original opinion. If our goal is to change minds, it requires a respectful extended dialogue. And these polite conversions do happen, all the time. But they’re slow, laborious and uncertain. Changing a peer’s mind requires estb common understanding, common goals and mutual respect.
Pol Discourse
3. Pol discourse is predisposed to become uncivil because it generally takes place between ppl who do not share this relational nature. This is why pol discussions are often taboo in family circles and among friends. Instead, these discussions take place on social media and in public forums where ppl meet absent of any history. And in these scenarios, changing the minds of participants becomes almost meaningless or at least unpractical. While convincing may seem to be the formal reason for the discussion, neither participant participates in a way that would promote this outcome.
Pol Rudeness
4. Rudeness in public life is not new and gives guaranteed headlines. Political rudeness occurs when ppl in the pol arena and that includes the press do something that is embarrassing because it violates the customs of pols in so far as those customs are essential to carrying on democratic pol and so is different from the rudeness that occurs in everyday life where by ppl who are rude violate customs of etiquette, such as by making a pass at a friend’s wife, or not tipping the waiter, which allow ordinary social life to be stable and mutually satisfying.
Use of Rudeness
5. Weak Ldr. The strategic use of rudeness is a common feature of pol discourse around the planet. It’s a tool used to contest negative publicity, as in the case we saw the rude activities of few politicians in Bangladesh. Ae also watched few talk shows and interviews in TV that the persons are infamously yelling at each other to dispel his image as a weak leader. Rudeness can also be utilised (ut) to attack the face or self image of your adversary, consequently raising your own status, ultimately, a zero sum game.
6. Negative Emotions. Rudeness is also a useful way to curb others’ behaviour or challenge their pol views with as much force as poss. When used to communicate anger and disapproval and to harden one’s refusal to cooperate, it’s a useful tool for voters who want to change their representatives’ behaviour. It can also be a useful release valve for negative emotions. Some researchers suggest that such behaviours aren’t rude when considered in the context of pol discourse. It has been argued that 'heated discussion' (both face to face and online) should be encouraged to enable voters to engage with pol, express disagreement and heighten engagement with the pol process. However other researchers have given opposite view this also.
7. Check Yourself. Rudeness affects not just aggressor and victim but others besides. It subjects victims to stress. It isolates and embarrasses them and can undermine their performance at work. But bystanders who witness the behaviour can also be adversely affected experiencing anger and compromised performance. Just witnessing one incident of rudeness in the morning can affect a person for the rest of the day, producing increased sensitivity to rudeness (making them more predisposed to think others are being rude), reduced ability to focus on goals and a desire to avoid interacting with others. These consequences should make people think twice before lashing out.
8. Aggression or Violence. Another issue is the suggestion that rudeness begets rudeness. Known as the incivility spiral, this idea holds that those who experience rudeness are likely respond in kind. The exchange of slights and insults is then likely to escalate on both sides, potentially leading to aggression or violence. And so what begins as relatively mild rudeness can quickly turn into something highly unpleasant.
9. Dangerous Game. So while rudeness might be a perfectly eff strategy in some adversarial contexts, it’s also a dangerous game to play in the public eye. Every rude comment or tweet can incur aggressive retaliation and undermine diplomatic relations and put citizens everywhere off pols altogether.
Lack of Self Control
10. Rude behaviour is a lowered levels of self control and it may be considered as negative quality. Using psychological tests, the researchers linked that reaction to lowered levels of self control. When someone is uncivil to you, it forces you to spend a lot of mental energy trying to fig out what's going on, what caused the rudeness, what it means. All that thinking lessens your capacity for impulse control. So you become more prone to be rude to others. People, in a way, 'pay it forward'. In recent years, rising concerns over incivility like insults, condescension, dismissiveness and the like — have led to increasing research on the topic by social scientists and psychologists.
Rudeness Can Be Contagious
11. Research shows that there are rude times we live in. And many people find themselves struggling with how to respond. Do they fight fire with fire or try somehow to take the moral high ground? Surprisingly, scientific research has quite a lot to say about it all. Trevor Foulk, who researches org behavior at the University of Maryland likens rudeness to the common cold and It's contagious. When it comes to incivility, there's often a snowballing eff. The more you see rudeness, the more likely you are to perceive it from others and the more likely you are to be rude yourself to others, he said.
Rude Behaviour
12. In a series of experiments, for ex, research showed that the more that ppl witness and experience rudeness, the more they are predisposed to interpret an action as rude and then act toward others in rude ways. Rudeness is interesting in that it's often ambiguous and open to interpretation, research says. If someone punches you, for ex, we would all agree that it's abusive. But if someone comes up to you and says in a neutral voice 'nice shoes,' is that an insult? Is it sarcasm or something else? 'The more someone has witnessed rudeness, 'the more likely you are to interpret 'nice shoes' as deliberately rude.'
Level of Rudeness
13. Sometimes the level of pol rudeness in our country has reached a fever pitch and we should all be concerned. Why ? Because it’s become too easy for rudeness to morph into outright hate. Pol parties have become increasingly polarized. Disparity in compensation between corporate execs and those on the shop floor has never been wider. Social media encourages ppl to be unaccountable for their behaviour by allowing them to post vitriol online, behind the safe mask of anonymity. The news media, once the vanguard of fairness and objectivity, too often has become nothing more than entertainment fluff or the biased thoughts of 'opinion hosts' posing as journalists. Tolerance for different perspectives has evaporated and too many disputes end violently and tragically.
Civil Discourse
14. Civil discourse often portrayed as a weakness when, in fact, it is a strength. It takes much more resolve to compromise and show respect than it does to be rude and unbending. Unfortunately, too many people equate being rude as a sign of being superior. Nothing could be further from the truth. The results of rudeness are real like in the workplace, employees who are subjected to this type of disrespectful behaviour put in less effort and work fewer hrs. They often take out their frustrations on other employees, as well as clients or customers, family members, even strangers.
Exs of Rude Behaviour
15. Here are few exs of rude behaviour we all see far too often today:
A. Parents who assume store employees or restaurant servers are there to babysit or clean up after their children. Mom and dad ignore their kids’ behavior and get offended when they are called out on it. Children who observe this behavior assume it’s acceptable to be rude and that the rules of etiquette don’t apply to them.
B. People who keep you waiting for no real reason. Few bosses regularly kept people waiting simply because they could. They wanted to ensure that everyone knew who was in charge.
C. Aggressive drivers who weave in and out of traffic, cut you off or text while driving and then swear at you if you pt it out. These drivers are creating dangerous and often life threatening sits.
D. People who don’t know how to say 'thank you'. How many times have you held the door for someone without any ack? Not only is this rude, it’s also a sign of stupidity and arrogance. For some reason, certain ppl feel it’s beneath them to hold the door open for another, or to even recognize that there’s someone there, letting the door hit the next person as it closes.
E. People who litter throw trash from their car window leave the office break room a mess and drop a used cigarette wherever they walk.
F. While these exs may seem inconsequential in a world with far bigger probs, they are ones we can all relate to—exs that can be indicative of much larger issues if left unchecked. Just as with hate, no one is born rude and it is a learned behavior that can be just as destructive.
Learned Behaviour
16. Fortunately, action was quickly taken to underscore that rude behaviour like this has no place in a civil society. The good news is learned behaviours incl rudeness, can also be unlearned. Recognize that sometimes the rude person is you. Think before you act. Apologize if you act before you think. Don’t overreact when others are rude towards you. Let it go, walk away, don’t take it personally. If you feel you must, politely call it to their attn.
17. Finally, think more about your own actions in your daily life, especially on the job. It’s hard work to be more conscious of your actions instead of simply going through the motions. Being civil requires one to be more aware, take responsibility and consider the repercussions.There is a saying that 'Rudeness is the weak man’s imitation of strength'. The next time a colleague or stranger opens the door, thank them. Better yet, make it a point to open the door for them.
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