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.

Yankeedoodle
  • 17th May 2011 08:55am

Hi Rainbow,

I have a country property 2 hours from Melbourne and I go there every week-end so I can be around real people because the society of today in the city has gone right out the window. The population of the town is about 285 and on Good Friday we had a community fun day which was run by volunteers. Businesses from towns around the district donated items to be auctioned off and to cut a long story short we raised over $16,000 for the Childrens. I believe that regional areas have more manners and community spirit where as the suburbs of the city don't seem to care. It is so sad when you do something so simple as to open the door for a women you get looks like why did you do that. I am from the old school and was taught to respect you elders, say please and thank you, etc.


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