WHEN out in the world, occasions may arise when we are tempted to give in to impatience with the almost incredible rise in bad manners. We should hold our temper, and remember that boors are made, not just born. Our ancestors would be astounded at the level of common incivility today, but bear in mind that many people have never been taught otherwise.

My husband has a way of keeping his cool. When he comes across people on trains and in cafes who put their feet up on the furniture — this is common practice today, he wants to go up to them and say, “Get your feet down now!” But he doesn’t. It’s just not a good idea. Instead he discreetly takes a snapshot of the offender.

He has acquired extensive documentary proof that many people today think the world is their bedroom. You might say, they “have no boundaries.” Here is a picture he took yesterday on a commuter train. This spoiled brat should have been tossed out the door and onto the platform, but most likely he will be leaving his footprints on walls throughout the region.

These photos will never solve anything.

But they are evidence, taken at the scene of the crime. And somehow that makes things better.

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