Rudeness is Contagious


	Rudeness is Contagious

Kelika

9-3-2009 10:29 AM

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9-3-2009 10:34 AM

janclip1300

redrum redrum redrum....

9-4-2009 1:01 AM

mcsmithblack

I think that explains the sudden epidemic of really poor manners in the U.S. All the public name calling, derogatory remarks, yelling and screaming, threats and just generally showing of rear ends, etc... Sheesh, hope it winds down soon!

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