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

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.

dee

17th May 2011 11:28am

No I don't think that we have evolved into a narcisistic society. I live in a sydney suburb and our community spirit is alive here. If anyone in the street needs help there is always someone there to help. We in my section of the street put out garbages and collect letters for neighbours who are away on holiday and keep an eye on their homes as well.
If someone is sick or their car is broken down or lost keys there again will be someone to step in and lend a helping hand, take a pot full of soup. a shoulder to cry on or lend them their car to take the kids to school.
As far as the manners and etiquette is concerned yes they have dissappeared a lot unfortunately. children don't seemed to be taught them any longer and it is rare to hear a child or for that matter an adult or dare I say it a senior citizen even.
I think its the business of the city and everyone is in so much of a rush that they just forget to take the time to do these things.

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