Adults today

[suityou01]

I was just wondering if anyone shared my views that people today are generally more self centred than say 15 or 20 years ago?

For example I have a neighbour that is always asking for my help. Problems with his PC, help with a tricky bit of wall papering. He is a keen photographer and telescopist. He knows I am having problems with my scope. I have asked for his help. Too busy.

For another example I have a mate who knew a few days ago I was feeling rough with a chest infection. Not even a text to say "Feeling better?"

When I'm out and about, say in London, I might see someone taking a photo of their friend near a landmark. If it's not rush hour, I find I can break my stride to avoid ruining their shot. Not a massive effort, but just courteous. 9 times out of 10 I see folks wantonly walking onto the shot.

When I was out in Germany we caught the bus a few times. When we got to our final destination I would always say thanks and cheerio to the bus driver. I was the only one.

I generally find people to be self absorbed and discourteous these days. Does anyone else notice this and get frustrated by this? Or should I just start being more of a self centred a***hole?

[suityou01]

Keriste I'm a wail reader mindset

Linky

Facebook and Twitter have created a generation obsessed with themselves, who have short attention spans and a childlike desire for constant feedback on their lives, a top scientist believes.
Repeated exposure to social networking sites leaves users with an 'identity crisis', wanting attention in the manner of a toddler saying: 'Look at me, Mummy, I've done this.'

[mudskipper]

Facebook and Twitter have created a generation obsessed with themselves, who have short attention spans and a childlike desire for constant feedback on their lives, a top scientist believes.
Repeated exposure to social networking sites leaves users with an 'identity crisis', wanting attention in the manner of a toddler saying: 'Look at me, Mummy, I've done this.'

You're being ironic, right?

[suityou01]

You're being ironic, right?

Thanks for the feedback

[suityou01]

Seriously though, I have found today's adults to be selfish twats and it grinds my gears. To be part of "Generation me" is a little disturbing.

Love this quote though

Baroness Greenfield, former director of research body the Royal Institution, said: 'What concerns me is the banality of so much that goes out on Twitter.

[MarillionFan]

Thanks for the feedback

You're an over sensitive needy bedwetter who needs constant reassurance. I bet every time you make love to the missus you constantly ask her how it was and ask for a lengthy 'lessons learned' document afterwards.

Does it occur to you that asking your neighbour to help you on Xmas day with your scope when he was cooking his turkey is just another example of your piss poor timing than him being selfish.

[suityou01]

You're an over sensitive needy bedwetter who needs constant reassurance. I bet every time you make love to the missus you constantly ask her how it was and ask for a lengthy 'lessons learned' document afterwards.

Does it occur to you that asking your neighbour to help you on Xmas day with your scope when he was cooking his turkey is just another example of your piss poor timing than him being selfish.

Christmas Day yesterday waaazit?

[suityou01]

You're an over sensitive needy bedwetter who needs constant reassurance. I bet every time you make love to the missus you constantly ask her how it was and ask for a lengthy 'lessons learned' document afterwards.

Does it occur to you that asking your neighbour to help you on Xmas day with your scope when he was cooking his turkey is just another example of your piss poor timing than him being selfish.

Uh huh

[Alias]

I thought it was a southern thing? not like that in the north...

[mudskipper]

Uh huh

Could I politely point out that the linked thread was, IIRC, a parody thread.