Society & Culture

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

Society & Culture

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.

JohnC
  • 17th May 2011 08:30am

I am not sure that narciissistic is the right word, but I would certainly say that our society has become increasingly selfish. Manners and etiquette have a practical purpose, they ensure that a person knows how to behave in a variety of cicumstances and social groups without embassing themselves or offending others, and in some cases they are safety related.

Eamples:
Cars: A recent RACV invesitigation revelealed that there are now more cars etc in Australia than there are people. People drive with windows closed radio/CD on, a/c on, totally unaware of what is going on around them. They seem to be purpose driven to reach their destination, and nothing is going to stop them. Tail-gaiting is rampant. These are selfish actions.

Trains, buses etc: People no longer stand back to allow passengers to alight, they crowd around doors eager to get on. This is impractical; it is logical sense for people to leave before more people get on. People do not give up seats for the elderly, infirm, pregnant women etc, despite the fact that the law requires them to do so.

Language in public is appalling. I have observed women on trains blush with embarrassment at the words that come out of the mouths of schoolchildren. I myself have often moved to another part of a train to get away from what I do not want to hear, and should not have to hear in a public place.

These are just a few examples, i could go on for pages. What is lacking is self respect and respect for others.


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