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Oh its not you. Thats true. All of the sinners in the world...
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I have notice, too, that sometimes people don't take time for basic courtesies. Especially when I am in a retail environment. It's a shame. I always treat people the way I would like to be treated, regardless of how I am treated.
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In the cities, most definitely. In the smaller communities, it is slowly fading.
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I have to agree that common courtesy isn't as prevalent as it used to be. It's a very sad thing.
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I have noticed it myself. It saddens me to see it.
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I don't think it has completely disappeared, but it sure has diminished greatly. I try to do my part to keep it from becoming a lost art.
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I will say 2 words...road rage..that is the worst!!
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Yes I do and I refuse to shop at certain stores if the staff are rude and obnoxious, I have done lots of shopping in the last few days and I have been overwhelmed by the pleasantness of the wait staff, so I now know where I can spend my money without getting a phrase like, "reciepts in the bag" or "what do you need" when hands are full of clothing.Please may I help you is so nice instead.
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It's been longer than a few years. The great 60's movements of counter culture and fighting against authority was the biggest reasons for the loss of civility in the US and that movement has continued to degrade our society now that those people have been parenting kids and teaching the same crap to their kids.
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Nearly 90% of population in India live in villages whare common courtesy is still alive - only a small change compared to that decades ago.
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I always remember my manners and I make sure I pile them on extra sweet when I think someone is lacking in theirs. I get some strange looks.
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It has virtually disappeared in North America...people are just so self-absorbed and could care less about anyone other than themselves...Is this what 'permissive parenting' has wrought?
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It is less apparent than in the past. When there were fewer people, you were happy to see someone else, even a stranger and extended courtesies. When you have too many people bumping into you all the time, you tend to get numb.
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Key word here is common. Courtesy is not so common in the US anymore. I have held doors open for people, and they look suprised. In Italy, I was on vacation, and on crutches (long story), and EVERYONE held doors for me. So I think it's a combination of culture and upbringing.
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If not disappeared, it is dying. I can tell this by how when I let someone into traffic, and I really didn't have to I feel so good about myself. Seriously, why should I feel that great about it? It only delayed me about 5 seconds, if that. In the 50's they would let people into traffic all the time, I bet!
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