I agree. It has come to the point were I just ignore my child until he says the "magic words" he eventually gets it and it is better then me sounding like a scratched CD.

It gets me how rude people can be when out in
public. Espeicailly when shopping.

I used to bartend, cook, and waitress.
I started noticing more rudeness as time went on.
Though I can not say everyone is rude,
because some still believe in manners.
Thank goodness.

I've seen lack of manners from older people as well. So, it isn't just starting with one age group.

I think it's because people are becoming increasingly more selfish. I don't really see it as an age thing. I've had college-age kids hold the door open for me, and middle-aged adults who let it slam in my face.

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It's OK, manors are being lost in today's world too!

Yea, customers can be morons. But there's always the ones, and that seems to be most of them, that make the day brighter and worth it all. Hang in there!

Good for you...that means he realized he was rude

That is sooooooo sad to hear little ones talking
like that. I heard a little one in my daughters
neighboorhood say F*** you, and they could'nt of been more than four years old. They were standing in the road and refused to get out of the way of
cars.

That is our younger generation that will someday
be the adults in this world...
Makes it real HARD on people who try to instill
manners and respect in their children.

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Thank you. I must admit that even in the builing I live at I can see how rude the kids can be. Never towards me. But I have seen it towards others. So yes young and old they manners can still be forgotten.

and i REALLY do NOT spit in peoples coffee.

Sorry Whisper...


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That is sad. I do not know what I would do if I EVER heard my son talk like that. But I know he will learn pretty damn fast that it will get him NO where.

The problem is not just limited to people's lack of manners. There is a general sense of entitlement which plagues certain members of society because they view anyone in a service oriented industry as being beneath them. It is unfortunate because people who elevate themselves (in their own minds) by knocking others down is disrespectful, unnecessary and such an overall waste of energy.

You know your value, so whether or not others choose to treat you respectfully is their problem. I see people like that through eyes of compassion because there is something very wrong with them. What a way to live. I have been exposed to people like that all throughout my life and I refuse to allow them to inject me with their venom. Instead, I set them straight, then give them a most beautiful smile and keep 'em wondering.

Best wishes ~

Jen

Jen this is so true, & being treated that way breeds resentment & response in kind, thus a downward spiral.

If you look back in time, manners were very much present. all the guys would open doors for the girls etc etc. Today it is somewhat extinct. I always have manners cos it is a sign of respect to others. I like to treat others the way I like to be treated!!

But yes, manners are somewhat forgotten nowadays!!

It could come down to customer servce(NOT POINTING YOU OUT). There is no customer service anymore. I am going into a store to spend my money. Do I have to thank you no. Maybe I am tired of workers not thanking me, giving me the service I deserve..Go into anystore and you workers standing around talking not caring about the customers.When we were young you were taught the customers always right even when hes wrong. He is spending his money!!By the way I always say thanks even when its not deserved...Thanks for the post..That wasnt meant as shot against you...

OK, I understand that you are spending YOUR money. But at the same time we are providing the service for you. Just because one person is rude to a customer does not mean everybody else is. If it was not for people like us working in the customer service field, then when you want the service who will be there to serve you?

And you are welcome for the post.

You might tell your boss I will spend my money somewhere else and see what he says...

Im not beeing mean towards you...Thank you