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.

Raka
  • 16th May 2011 10:40pm

Please and thankyou should never become extinct or considered old fashioned but unfortunately in todays "Me" generation, these simple words can be lacking from conversation. The lack of manners and courtesy extends across all age groups though, no-one is exempt. Grrr dont even get me started on eating with the mouth open, lol. Does it start at home, Im sure it does, we can only lay the blame on our own doorstep. Im lucky enough to live in a community where people remember your name and the shop keepers greet you like old friends and we can still say "good morning" to eldery people withouth them thinking we are about to mug them!! If I took public transport I would definitely give up my seat for an eldery person. Unfortunately the media do LOVE to senationalize everything and the area where I live has not had favourable media attention in the past. This would make one assume that this is not a good place to live, work or raise children. I disagree with that and do all three. The media dont tell you about all the good stuff that happens in the community, only the bad stuff as this is deemed more news worthy. This doesnt just apply to my community but every community in NZ, the unsung heroes in the background, community workers, wardens, fundraising commitees, working bees, community patrols the list goes on. We live in a takeaway generation where not alot is saved for the future, will we still have antique shops in say 40 years time and what on earth would be in them, the mind boggles. But despite all that, its nice to know that in good old NZ the community spirit is still well and truly alive and that for some, manners and etiquette will always be considered essential.


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