July 2008
Are We Really That Polite?
In his new book, Richard Florida calls our city uncommonly well mannered. We put his assertion to the test By J. M. Howard
1. “Would you mind tying my shoe for me?”
Most Good Samaritans were inclined to grab for the box rather than get into the squat position. “Bad back” and just plain “busy” were the main reasons for refusal, while one well-dressed gent expressed concern that our plan might be to pee on him if he bent down.
5/10 SAID YES
Where: Outside Best Buy on Dundas
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