I am finding the inherent politeness of this place quite destabilising. Having come from a House where politeness is about as rare as an orderly queue at a London bus stop, the culture shock on entering your Lordships' House has been profound. Indeed, such relentless politeness is not merely destabilising, but positively exhausting.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He finds the extreme politeness in the House unsettling and exhausting, contrasting it with his previous experience.
- In plain terms
- Too much politeness feels draining to him.
- What can you take from it?
- Cultural differences can cause fatigue.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does politeness become counterproductive?
- How can one cope with cultural shock?
Another view
Politeness may mask underlying tensions.
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