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.

Mazzs1

18th Jun 2011 09:28am

I'm not far behind you in the age stakes and I find most young people are reactives not instigators. But our society has definitely changed with the rapid advances in technology it had to, unfortunately manners have suffered along with the written language. Mobile etiquette is my biggest bug-bear. I was at a funeral yesterday & people hadn't turned them off, and when out to dinner if you can't turn them off or onto silent then why go out. Years ago Telstra (then Telecom) wanted to bring in timed calls & everyone was up in arms about that, well people what do you think you have with mobile phones!!!
Most people in the suburbs never talk to their neighbours & probably don't even know their name. When walking down the street or the the local shopping centre SMILE it costs you NOTHING.

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