The rudeness of many Americans depressed him, a rudeness based on a solid ignorance of the whole concept of manners, and on the proposition that for social purposes, all people are more or less equal and interchangeable.
In William S. Burroughs' book "Queer," the author expresses his discontent with the behavior of many Americans, which he perceives as rude and dismissive. This rudeness stems from a profound ignorance regarding social etiquette and manners, indicating a lack of awareness about the importance of respect and decorum in human interactions.
Burroughs suggests that this attitude is rooted in a belief that all individuals are fundamentally equal and interchangeable in social contexts. This perspective undermines the complexity of human relations and diminishes the value of individuality, leading to a general atmosphere of social indifference.
