What are your observations on society and where it’s headed?

Posted by: Rainbow

16th May 2011 01:27pm

Have we evolved into a narcissistic society, as the media have alleged? Do you think the importance of manners and etiquette is less essential? If you live in a country or regional area, is there more of a community spirit and comrade in your district? I really would love to hear your opinions on this issue so please do share your thoughts.

michb

16th May 2011 11:13pm

I am 51 years old and do not believe how society has lost it's manners. I have found that even the older generation (aged 60-80 years) do not even use basic manners. Where have please, excuse me, thank you etc gone? And then people wonder why the children do not behave properly when they have no active role models. I am not ashamed to say my 26 year old son and I still use our manners in most circumstances, nay I AM PROUD THAT MY SON DOES! If I find I have stood out of the way for someone to pass by me and am not thanked, then I will loudly say " and thank you to you as well". I merely hope that it remoinds them that manners do exist still.

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