In this day of everyone being so very PC, why is respect going down the tube? No matter where you go these days, someone is being loud, rude or juvenile. There seems to be a bit of a turnaround with the little one s right now, but preteens of this day and age - in general - aren't being raised to be respectful. They talk back, they push and shove, and they rarely offer their seat to the elderly, handicapped, or pregnant on the bus or metro/subway. Even the older among us seems to go be the "Keep your head down and you won't have to deal with it" rule of thumb. People scoot thru the door you are holding open without even a nod of thanks, as if they deserve it and you should be honoured to be standing there just for them. I always say your welcome to their backs and the reaction - without fail - is always one of embarrassment. They know that it isn't proper, but have to be reminded. Are we so wrapped up in our little lives that we cannot be nice anymore?
I myself am on a crusade - when I get on the bus in the morning I always say good morning to the driver, and thank you if I exit by the front door. I smile at people if they are looking at me and say hello, and I try to be pleasant to everyone unless they've really pissed me off. I talk to service people in the shops, and I love it when they recognize me the next time they serve me. You really do reap what you sow, and sometimes it comes back to you tenfold.
Well - that's my first ever entry to my blog. Is there anybody out there
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