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

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Why are we blaming society? Each of us is responsible. We have allowed inappropriate behaviour to become the norm. We have allowed the media to make "stars" of people behaving badly. Why would you expect the normal person not to mimic this behaviour? We have also, in our paranoia, forgotten how to be friendly, the basis for forming a community. As a result, manners have been pushed to side, only to be practised at home, if then. Take charge! Yes, one person can effect change! Teach your friends and family to use manners. Politely, but determinedly demand the respect you deserve. You maybe surprised at the reaction (sometimes grudgingly, nobody likes to be reminded that they're being rude), usually an apology - vacating the seat, holding the door open or the swearing stops. I recently refused to serve a customer, (he was on a mobile phone, until he hung up), he was surprised when I told him he was being rude. He had never been taught it was rude not to give your full attention to the person you are addressing. Stop blaming everyone else, take a good llok at yourself.