Oh so well said. Things are better where I live in a small town, but the evidence of these micro- and not so micro-aggressions are all around us, and social media is full of it.
A friend of mine in another town is selling his dad's car and posted an add. He gets a text message with just a number, not even a dollar sign. Not a "would consi…
Oh so well said. Things are better where I live in a small town, but the evidence of these micro- and not so micro-aggressions are all around us, and social media is full of it.
A friend of mine in another town is selling his dad's car and posted an add. He gets a text message with just a number, not even a dollar sign. Not a "would consider this offer". Nothing. Just a low number?? I know that is a tiny thing considering all the things you describe but simple decent communication isn't too much to ask.
And the ever escalating cost of food can only end badly, as in revolt badly. When a large part of society is hitting their financial breaking point, what happens next cannot be pretty. The speed at which society is fraying is definitely a major concern.
That is a good example. In isolation, no big deal ... maybe (even if it's rude). But the larger problem here is that people don't consider themselves as part of a society where each of their daily actions and interactions contribute to the collective vibe and quality of life. The fact that everything is so expensive is one reason nowadays, but hardly an excuse.
That's it exactly "don't consider themselves as part of a society". They fully dismiss the impact of their actions on others and whether they are making the world a better or place or not.
I try to define “society” for myself and come up with a group of people with a dash of community. It’s not fully a community, which brings care and concern, but at least it has some decorum in how we treat each other. And we do miss that now.
Oh so well said. Things are better where I live in a small town, but the evidence of these micro- and not so micro-aggressions are all around us, and social media is full of it.
A friend of mine in another town is selling his dad's car and posted an add. He gets a text message with just a number, not even a dollar sign. Not a "would consider this offer". Nothing. Just a low number?? I know that is a tiny thing considering all the things you describe but simple decent communication isn't too much to ask.
And the ever escalating cost of food can only end badly, as in revolt badly. When a large part of society is hitting their financial breaking point, what happens next cannot be pretty. The speed at which society is fraying is definitely a major concern.
That is a good example. In isolation, no big deal ... maybe (even if it's rude). But the larger problem here is that people don't consider themselves as part of a society where each of their daily actions and interactions contribute to the collective vibe and quality of life. The fact that everything is so expensive is one reason nowadays, but hardly an excuse.
That's it exactly "don't consider themselves as part of a society". They fully dismiss the impact of their actions on others and whether they are making the world a better or place or not.
I try to define “society” for myself and come up with a group of people with a dash of community. It’s not fully a community, which brings care and concern, but at least it has some decorum in how we treat each other. And we do miss that now.