text: why can't  we shall follow our elders etiquettes in living our life?   we can, but most choose not to.  there has be a liberalization of etiquette in our american culture over the last couple of decades and this has lead to a general reduction of etiquette with our society.  remember that the choice is an individual one that can be encouraged by family, friends and loved ones.  having proper etiquette is a way to show others around you that you have respect for them.