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.

gabesmate
  • 17th May 2011 12:57pm

I am sad that you feel this way, Chez. I am an older person and I believe in being polite, thoughtful and good mannered towards everyone with whom I have any dealings. It seems to me unfortunate that you believe that people have lost their self respect. Let's face it, of course the media only reports by and large on people who are doing the wrong thing. This is a shame, but I have a very bad feeling that the majority of people like hearing about the rotten things that happen. If my memory is right many years ago they trialled a little paper that reported only good news. Unfortunately hardly anyone was interested. That just seems to be human nature.


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