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?
- This describes the overwhelming politeness of the House of Lords as exhausting compared to the Commons.
- In plain terms
- The constant politeness in the Lords is more tiring than the rough Commons.
- What can you take from it?
- Excessive courtesy can feel exhausting and unnatural in work environments.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is politeness always good?
- How do you handle culture shock?
Another view
It may dismiss the value of diplomatic etiquette.
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