Thank you, “Mr. Manners” for giving generalized opinions about the entire student body at BYU and giving us another example of how narrow-minded and biased these letters are.

Just because my friend Akira slurps his soup doesn’t mean he’s socially challenged; he’s showing his love for the food just as he does in hometown, Tokyo. Clearly the way my Australian professor adds funny phonetics to the English language is a social blunder.  “Excuse me” never came out when I bumped you rushing out of class today — sorry, I had just heard my brother was in an accident.

I apologize on behalf of all BYU for dressing according to the Honor Code, but still somehow offending you.  I’ll give you an extra pair of my tight jeans if it will make you feel comfortable.  Don’t wear them with flannel though, you might have “Mr. Hipster Hater” from a couple weeks ago calling you a poser.

I love the cultural and social diversity here at campus. I learn a lot about everything in life from imperfect people who come from distinct backgrounds.  So as long as everything is in harmony with the Honor Code and the gospel, let us be us.  And quit wasting time trying to stop this — there are much better things to give opinions on, like how Englishmen are clearly manlier than Americans because they like getting hit without pads on.

Brigham Breton
Orem