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What is the potential consequence of a wound to our self-respect or vanity, according to the text?
What is the potential consequence of a wound to our self-respect or vanity, according to the text?
- It may cause financial distress.
- It may poison a whole day. (correct)
- It may result in the loss of a friendship.
- It may lead to physical injury.
How does bad temper and bad manners spread, according to the text?
How does bad temper and bad manners spread, according to the text?
- Through physical contact
- By causing physical harm
- By infecting the world with ill humors (correct)
- Through verbal communication
What is suggested about the lift-man's behavior towards his wife in the text?
What is suggested about the lift-man's behavior towards his wife in the text?
- He is indifferent towards her.
- He is affectionate towards her.
- He is overprotective of her.
- He vents his anger on her as a way of restoring equilibrium. (correct)
How does the text propose that bad manners impact general life?
How does the text propose that bad manners impact general life?
Why does the text mention Sir Anthony Absolute bullying Captain Absolute?
Why does the text mention Sir Anthony Absolute bullying Captain Absolute?
In the context of the text, why can't the law govern private manners?
In the context of the text, why can't the law govern private manners?
What does the text suggest about the importance of good manners in society?
What does the text suggest about the importance of good manners in society?
How does the text suggest individuals can dignify modest callings?
How does the text suggest individuals can dignify modest callings?
What is implied about the effectiveness of using physical violence to address moral affronts?
What is implied about the effectiveness of using physical violence to address moral affronts?
What does the lift-man's use of physical violence indicate?
What does the lift-man's use of physical violence indicate?
What lesson does the text suggest the lift-man could have learned from the story of Chesterfield?
What lesson does the text suggest the lift-man could have learned from the story of Chesterfield?
In what way does the text suggest individuals can achieve a spiritual victory?
In what way does the text suggest individuals can achieve a spiritual victory?
What is the main message of the essay?
What is the main message of the essay?
According to the essay, what role do words like 'please' and 'thank you' play in daily life?
According to the essay, what role do words like 'please' and 'thank you' play in daily life?
Why was the lift-man fined for throwing a passenger out of the lift?
Why was the lift-man fined for throwing a passenger out of the lift?
How does the essay portray the consequences of bad manners?
How does the essay portray the consequences of bad manners?
In the context of the essay, what is the significance of 'discourtesy'?
In the context of the essay, what is the significance of 'discourtesy'?
What is the difference between bad manners and physical assault according to the text?
What is the difference between bad manners and physical assault according to the text?
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