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.

ral
  • 17th May 2011 09:34pm

since the QLD floods I have seen our community and region really come together as a community. On the day of the "super" storms (before Brisbane or Ipswich flooded) I witnessed unknown neighbours walking the streets during a break in the weather, carrying shovels and other tools offering assistance. As a thank you our neighbourhood got together and we basically had a week long street party during our flooded isolation. Neighbours became friends. We shared our supplies and resources. No one went without bread or milk. Men helped each other repair washed out driveways and recovering bogged in vehicles. Women made bread and hot meals and helped with the clean-ups. Then we went further afield, as the roads began to re-open to 4WD, and got supplies out to our neighbour's neighbours. Previously I would've agree with your comment on people being self-centred etc, but since those January floods I have seen true community spirit which has remained.


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