Lifestyles Ideas Management - Social problem

Nowadays in every public places it is difficult to find well-mannered people around. What has happened to our society these days, are we rushing so much that we do not have the time to display gracious behaviors or what does not pay does not matter any more. The “me syndrome” is around in today young people and older generation as well. For the older generation there is a lack of trust or faith in relationship. The young ones are so busy in pursuing wealth management that they have no time for graciousness. The lack of empathy and ability to understand and share other’s people’s feelings. The focus is on self and that I do not feel does no harm.
There are many examples of ungracious behavior such as cutting into other people’s path without a murmur of “sorry” speaking loudly on the mobile phone and had everyone listening in the conversations. Walking into the lift without saying “thank you” to the person holding it for you. It is hard to say “sorry”, “thank you” and “excuse me” some people thinks that saying such words is a display of being vulnerable and weakling.
Let be nice to each other starting from home. Do we say “thank you” when things are done for us? Do the children thank their parents for keeping home clean, cooking and washing. Do we apologize when we make mistakes? My family feels that it is odd to show appreciation to those close to us. Appreciation and gratitude should start home if we are going to be a civil and gracious society. If we cannot be nice to those close to us how can we be nice to people outside our circle. Everyone appreciate good manners and I believe well mannered people are well-received by others. People who are positive enjoy better health and are generally happier too. It really takes very little effort to be pleasant and our busy lifestyles are not excuse to be otherwise. Quoted by myp@sph.com.sg