I understand the function of politeness and social conventions: how they make people feel at ease, how they provide a familiar, comfortable context for interactions in which all is not known. I like politeness and social conventions for this, but I think that some are inefficient and should be banned. Here are five.

Mister Gorrell undersands the function of politeness and social conventions, but finds them acceptable only if they are “efficient.”

I look forward to his next list of banned activities, to include joke-telling, high fives and sex that takes longer than is necessary for procreation.

(Source: nostrich)