Welcome to the Martial Arts & Life podcast Marc “Animal” MacYoung Episode. The use of manners. The rules of manners are contextual. Don’t think table manners. Although nice, table manners, are not the requirements of avoiding a violent situation. A biker gang meeting in a bar takes on a special set of manners. We even go into a moment from the life of philosopher Rene Descartes that involves a sword and not math. Dueling – the purpose and methods. And a swift visit to West Virginia to touch on the Hatfield-McCoy feud. As if that is not enough a sample of social no-never-mind rudeness. Then an extension of courtesy that flat out avoids unneeded violence.

Marc’s book: A Professional’s Guide to Ending Violence Quickly: How Bouncers, Bodyguards, and Other Security Professionals Handle Ugly Situations