2006-11-29 14:42:48 · 11 answers · asked by landlocked 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Yes, I believe it has. The notion that cell phones and email bring people closer together is nonsense. Technology is great - but from my observations, I think it encourages rudeness and "selective politeness" (i.e. talking on your cell when you're supposed to be talking to the person you are with, or saying "oh, I must not have gotten your email" even though you did...) In the "old days" people had front porches so they could say hi to their neighbors as they were walking down the street. Nowadays, we mostly have decks facing our backyards so we don't have to be bothered by other people. I don't know, just my $0.02. :)
2006-11-29 15:26:33 · answer #1 · answered by caffeinatedmom2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems that we live in a time where everyone is out for themselves and people aren't as considerate, polite, helpful, pleasant, etc as they used to be, and many are really rude, but then there are still people who are generous, and kind and giving. Drivers are much more self-centered and dangerous than before - then theres road rage. Cell phones make lots of people rude and inconsiderate. Manners and being polite could be becoming a lost art.
2006-11-29 15:18:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-29 23:10:15 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a teacher, and where I see this question played out most is in our kids. I don't think children are being taught manners, courtesy, and respect as much anymore, and not only is it very sad, but discouraging to those of us who work with kids. Being in a classroom with kids who don't think authority figures deserve their respect is frustrating, and it's the parents' job to make sure their kids learn how to respect others, especially authority and older people. I realize parents these days don't have as much time for their kids as they used to, with both parents working, or a single parent raising their kids. But all it takes is modeling respect and politeness, and not tolerating disrespectful attitudes at home. Parents are the parents, not the children.
2006-12-01 09:35:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Definitely.
A lot of people do not bother holding the door even when you are just a step or two behind. It is even worst on buses. People suddenly become victims of the "I'm so tired I fall asleep immediately" disease whenever a pregnant or old person board the bus.
Not a good sign of the times
2006-11-29 16:05:56 · answer #5 · answered by warasouth 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, definately. No one is concerned with anyone else anymore. Everybody is too busy trying to get where they're going and do what they're doing to stop and worry about anybody else. A simple excuse me when you bump into somebody in the hall or saying thank you when someone loans you something would be a very simple way to start bringing them back. I have noticed more and more impolite people around me everyday and honestly, I'm getting sick of it.
2006-11-29 15:34:30 · answer #6 · answered by xxcoco_chickxx 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, because the basis for manners is respect for others. There is little respect for others going on today, probably b/c there is little self-respect out there. Sad.
2006-11-29 14:52:41 · answer #7 · answered by Sugar Pie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I believe so, in the majority of the population. It went right out the window with personal accountability.
2006-11-29 14:45:45 · answer #8 · answered by They call me ... Trixie. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unfortunately... people in general are very rude but if you sat with the person that just cut you off you may find they are very nice/good people... I smile anyway and think maybe they have gas or diahrea or just put their cat to sleep...heres what I try to do: tell God to bless them and I let it go. Just DONT be what you hate.
2006-11-29 15:28:44 · answer #9 · answered by its me 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, manners are just different.
people are always showing politeness to me in line at the store or the stop sign. i see it all around me.
2006-11-29 14:50:38 · answer #10 · answered by Sufi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋