Shan't buy that, then!
Quote: As previously stated comparing today's standards in almost everything vs. yesteryear is purely academic and a waste of oxygen....
Two points
1. I think it was ever thus, no doubt the Georgians whinged about the good old days. And the Victorians.
2. Surely most of us associate with "people like us" who understand "what really matters" and, apart from looking over our specs and saying harrumph! and I say! are to a good degree insulated from the oicks, revisionists, nay-sayers and slobs?
I read in Sunday's D Tel that I should not start to eat until everyone is served, and not to put elbows on the table. I really needed that, but then I don't dine with folk who need that advice.
All the above is a bit tongue in cheek, but all true I believe.