It would be easy enough to attribute it to Boredom, however that doesn't take into account Frustration, the sibling of Restlessness. I've wrestled lamely with both the former and the latter lately, but managed to keep Frustration in an unyielding head-lock. Up to now that is.
I was brought up to observe manners such as: writing thank-you letters for gifts/hospitality; not talking over/ interrupting people; waiting my turn; respecting others' religion/ sexual orientation/ feelings; holding doors open for people; giving up my seat for the old and infirm.....and it annoys me when others don't follow these basic principles of social etiquette.
Being ignored upsets me most of all. Granted, I'm guilty of this crime myself when it comes to responding to the Inland Revenue, but I'm not stupid enough to think that, by ignoring the letters they send, they'll just forget about me. I also doubt whether the VAT man will take it personally.
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