I think that I can remember it said that it separated the men from the boys! Before anyone thinks differently there is definitely no gender bias intended by this statement.
I can remember when parents were pleased when their children were strong willed, independent, respectful, hardworking, & well capable of standing tall in the face of adversity. When we were raised to defend the weak & respect those who were willing to show respect but never cower or turn away...
Oh so true!
A footnote to this that many never consider & some may not like;
A lady will always honor her gentleman & treat him with respect & kindness that is due him as he has earned!
I’m sure it changed earlier in some areas of the US, here in the southeast I believe full service became hard to find by 1980. I did work at a full service station about 1992 for a few months. That was rather interesting but I wouldn’t take anything for the experience.
I still say there are many ways to return the favor of making life miserable for the neighbors. Some are legal & some might not be! :clap
I would watch everything this neighbor does & if it even seems leaning toward shady I would complain. Go to city hall & study all of the city ordinances. I...