"Depends on exactly what manners he believed to show a positive reflection on society. "

"The practical outcome if I adopt this perspective is that women will show their rears?  I ordinarily don't like paraphrases of others' posts -- seems too much like straw man -- but you've given me nothing more to work with!"

"Ahh....the army didn't want my crooked back, dinged knees, or flat feet either. A buddy of mine (fit and smart as a whip) didn't get in to flight school because his parents were divorced (yup, that was the only reason).  If you truly…"

"This; nothing else can be said except for maybe a fabric match/mismatch. "

"I like a minimalist approach as well: apart from the computer (and necessary cords/ports/etc to plug accessories in) I go for a couple of pens, some paper to scribble on, a filing tray to hold current work, and perhaps one personal item to cheer me…"

"I'm close to the pointy end of fifty and I still find it hard to gain weight ,so when will it happen ?"

"I normally keep a pocket watch on me. I like them because they require a certain amount of upkeep to maintain and, being a naturally forgetful person, it helped me to discipline that part of me. Also, No Batteries. However, if they break you either…"

"Also, scantily-dressed women are not original to the 20th century!"