The Signs of Taste

No matter how subjective or logical one’s reasoning might be, each person regards the actions of others according to his own tastes. These cultured judgments define social groups, organizing people based upon agreements as to which actions are in good taste, and which in bad.
While enjoying a fine dinner, one delights not only in an evening with pleasant company, but also in the relaxing environment and fine meal provided by the restaurant. As the courses are cleared and the company dispersing, one can expose poor taste in no surer a fashion than by leaving a meager tip. Was not the food prepared with consideration, and served with equal grace? Then consider your station and leave an appreciable tip. Though differing in nature, one commits an equally reprehensible offense by wearing white sneakers with khaki pants. This celebration of bad style assaults the senses, praising the virtues attendant upon loss of sight. The offender, at least, may be counted as happily ignorant, for no one knowing his error could commit such a crime.
Meanwhile, the gentleman may demonstrate his class and taste by opening vehicle doors for a lady before taking his own seat. Though women of the twenty-first century are now capable performing this difficult maneuver, the respectable man rises above the criticism heaped upon him for perpetuating such an uncivilized action, and opens the door for his lovely guest regardless. A lady does not become so by accident or ease: recognize her worth through this simple deed.