Take a Bite Out of Bad Manners with the 30-Day Civility Challenge
- Two thirds of Canadians (65%) say they witness lack of common courtesies on a regular basis, such as saying please, thank you or hello; - More women (41%) than men (29%) report witnessing rude commuters on a regular basis; - Three-in-five respondents (59%) complain of regular exposure to road rage, such as tailgating and cutting off other drivers; and - More than half of respondents (54%) report witnessing technology abuse regularly, such as the use of cell phones and PDAs during meetings or while on a date.
"I suspect this behaviour comes down to anonymity," says
One place however, where Canadians do seem to exhibit overwhelmingly good manners is the workplace, with more than 71 per cent of Canadians rating their coworkers' manners as good or very good. Is there motive behind good manners at work? Poll findings revealed that 83 per cent of Canadians would consider improving their manners if it improved their chances of a promotion or finding a romantic partner.
Fox added: "Ideally, respect for ourselves and one another should be all the motivation required to improve one's manners. Imagine the positive effects on society if each person decided to exhibit simple good manners and be civil towards everyone they encountered."
The Red Prince's civility event
As such, to help promote the return of civility and manners to society and to encourage acts of kindness, the Red Prince, and his team of royal assistants, will distribute more than 10,000 locally grown Red Prince apples to the public today in the underground PATH system at the Exchange Tower (130
"This new apple represents a new way of thinking, in terms of how it is grown and how we wish it to be affiliated. We hope the Red Prince apple will become a symbol and a reminder of respect, in the same way that children take an apple to their teacher. With the Red Prince's civility event, we are optimistic that we may start to slowly effect positive change, one apple at a time," say Marius and Irma Botden, exclusive growers of the Red Prince apple in
During the event, the Red Prince and the
The 30-day civility challenge
To inspire Canadians to perform good deeds everyday for one month, and ideally beyond, the Red Prince today launches the 30-day civility challenge. The Red Prince will tweet a challenge every day for 30 days such as "offer your seat to someone in the subway," and "hold the door open for someone today" from his Twitter account @RedPrinceApple. To sign up for or download a copy of the 30 day civility challenge, visit www.redprinceapple.ca.
Additional poll highlights
- The old adage, the older the wiser, rings true as a whopping 95 per cent of adults aged 55 plus said they would be more attracted to a less attractive person with good manners than a good looking person with bad manners. In contrast, 20 per cent of 18 to 34 year olds said they are more attracted to a good looking person with poor manners. - Only four per cent of Canadians report witnessing no examples of bad manners on a regular basis.
About the new Red Prince apple
The Red Prince is a premium apple, locally grown in Thornbury, Ontario, available during the winter months. Recognized for its antioxidant-rich red skin, the Red Prince has inherited the sweetness and juiciness of the Golden Delicious and the crispness and tanginess of the Jonathan.
"The new Red Prince apple is a good source of vitamin C, which is essential for healthy skin and gums and plays a role in immune system functioning," says
The Red Prince is ideal for fresh eating, in salads or in baking and pairs particularly well with sharp cheddars and blue cheeses. For a delectable nut-free Royal Energy bar recipe, please visit www.redprinceapple.ca.
About Global Fruit
Global Fruit is a Canadian company co-owned by Irma and Marius Botden, who hold exclusive rights to grow the Red Prince apple in
About Martin's Family Fruit Farm
Martin's Family Fruit Farm is an independently owned company which packs and distributes the Red Prince apple in
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For further information: For further information: For more information about The Red Prince apple, the event, event photos or to arrange an interview with a spokesperson, please contact: Jennifer Potvin, Faye Clack Communications, Office: (905) 206-0577, ext 223, Cell: (905) 464-7523, Email: [email protected]; or Nicole Meitsch, Faye Clack Communications, Office: (905) 206-0577, ext 226, Email: [email protected]
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