The toilet comment was in regards to the invention of the original toilet by T.J. Crapper back in the 1800's (calling a toilet a "Crapper" isn't actually a bad thing... it's historically correct - haha). The original loo made lots of noise as the water was held above, and came crashing down when the throne was flushed. This of course had Victorian women everywhere fainting or calling the doc due to prolonged periods of time without using the device. They would rather end up severly constipated than alert others to the fact that they were pinching a loaf. I'm simply pointing out that everyone is human, and that many of these "proper" victorian-era relics are dying off as people become much more in touch with reality. By the way, I got this info from a book someone gave me years ago as a joke entitled, "How to $#!t in the Woods".
Amazingly, it has sold in excess of a million copies because people have actually forgotten how to dig a cathole and squat behind a tree.
Most of these "manners" type-things are just routines that people follow, and no longer hold any
true core of gratitude or respect. I get Birthday Cards in the mail from credit card companies that are simply printed out and mailed by computers a few days in advance. When we went to the movies the other day, the lady tearing our ticket-stub said "Thank-You" before handing it back to me. I stopped and listened for a minute. "Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Than...". I mean really... does she actually feel gratitude and feel the need to express it for every person? To me false-gratitude is worse than saying nothing at all. Sometimes it just makes me laugh.
If I was in a business situation where I was seeking someone elses money, I would of course better my chances by following what
they felt is proper. Personally though, I find "The Suit" with an upturned nose an instant turnoff. I look for honesty and someone who makes me feel comfortable when I'm around them. Usually when I see a suit and big smile I think "CAR SALESMAN BS! ... RUN!"
I would also disagree that Vegas is not a model of American Society (especially that related to out capitalist society). It's supply & demand nurtured in the middle of a PetriDish-like desert. People get what they want and give
billions for it. Talk about a successful business model! People actually fly thousands of miles just to have those services!
Anyhoo, it's just my opinion.