Yes because in today's world people are always in a rush, impatient and selfish. They are the ones that only matter. But there no substitute for human contact because humans make the world go round.

Thank you

Yep, it's a new age of rudeness, Me-ness and "ignore everyone or everything else that I don't want in the moment"! Flat-out rude and won't get us all to the right place. I can even recall how some accidents happened, because of this distracted/selfish/disengaging/self-absorbed behaviour. Perhaps set some agreed to strict rules to help govern the relationships we need to have in these moments! Some folks are just too frightened/eager with these technologies we have nowadays....and most are merely ensures who don't know they're being tracked/recorded!.

Yes we have this generation is so far gone in themselves

most will agree. certainly I do

Yes, I think manners and common sense have just gone out the window. Have you ever been in a room with 2 other people and found out they were texting each other? How rude is that????

Young people have no respect. these days, so why should we expect them to have manners, kids are not raised these days, they are neglected, because both parents need to keep a job, but the kids are left to look after themselves, that is why no manners, or respect

Sadly for some, it is all about me.

PEOPLE WERE MUCH NICER BEFORE THE MILLENIUM KICKED IN.

Depend but need to make sure the other person agree to be with

Agree

I think as long they not doing bad I think out. Most people's are not kind or don't care about someone feeling do bad to others is ok. As long they have basic manners I am Happy in away

Yes I do!! And, not only that, good common manners has eroded in our society!!

I have a phone free zone in my home…kitchen table…at meal times…also when sitting and entertaining visitors…no exceptions!!!!

No, but the place to use them has. I have met people of all ages use their phones and ignore me as a customer service person, mostly the boomer age group and gen x.... anyway what im saying is that there are bad apples of all ages acting like theyve got no manners

YES! I drove a young lady to the Library today, at her request, and all she did, both on the way there (about a 15 minute drive), and all the way back, was text on her phone! How Rude! I was doing her a favor. The least she could have done was talk to me about how she's doing, but I was the only one talking, and I don't even know if she was listening to me! I refuse to own a cell phone! ;-(

Rude drivers everywhere

The whole concept of "good manners " went by the wayside when we lost the ability to punish our kids with a swift kick in the pants. The current generation have no respect at all. Rewarding phone use? That's subjective. If someone is in conversation with me, I expect their full attention. People in public? Well they're not disrespecting me personally, so I overlook that. Although hands-free calls can be annoying. I was visiting someone at a hospital a while back. I got into the lift with rather attractive doctor. As the doors closed she said, "Hi, how are you?" As there was no one else in the lift I said, "Good thanks." She, then stunned me by asking what I was doing on the weekend. I told her it depended on my wife. She then swung her eyes toward me and indicated that she was using a hands-free device. I was so embarrassed.

yes it is rude. I have to say i recently fell and two people stopped to help me up so.....

yea we have some that attend work with eyes glued to phone almost the whole day -_- why do they bother attending work?

Mobile phones are enablers...vital to life apparently...at last...you are never alone...EVER...bombarded by calls from all your friends and relatives....people from work..your boss..your staff...a strange company in Queensland who's call you always miss...(if you ring back they deny calling you..)...that nice man in India...and several banks that you don't use...it is a miracle that some people make it out their house ever...it makes you feel needed...loved...the centre of attention....really important...suckers....you are all just junkies of the phone manufacturers....no time to yourself means no time to think either... it purrs...it vibrates...makes cute noises...its your friend...your companion...the only product you will ever need...... Edited 10-Dec-23 19:08pm

Yes, we lost our manners when we quit teaching manners to our young people, and also when we set a bad example for them by our own manners.

I remember the first time I met with a “zombi”. There he was, in the lift and he was talking...gosh, whom he was talking? I had no idea. To me? No. It took me some time till I realized that he is talking on his phone!!!

I agree, wholeheartedly.

No it's not rude You're obviously relatively boring to your friend is not interested in listening to you. Find some new friends to hang out with. The person you're talking to ain't worth it

Totally agree!!!!!

Of course it is. On the rare occasion we have gone to a restaurant, a proper old-fashioned one, we have noticed that though there are groups of people at tables they all seem to be on their phones, they aren't talking to each other so why do they bother to go out together? The most objectionable time is at the Supermarket or other stores. The customer is being served and what is she/he doing? Passing the time of day, being friendly with the Checkout operator or at the Pay Desk? No, of course they aren't! they are chattering away on their damned phones, then when they realise their goods have been rung up and it is time to pay, they simply wave their phone at the reader, make sure it has worked and then walk off without a word of Thanks, it is almost as if they don't realise they are being served by a Real Person and then they are the very forst to complain when stores abandon Service and direct people to use Self-Serve Checkouts such as we see in Supermarkets like Coles, Woolworths, Foodland-IGA, K-Mart, BigW, Bunnings etc. The Public have become increasing Rude and Ill-Mannered, you only have to travel on any freeway to realise that people only think of themselves, that they think they have the Right to cut into your lane as and when they want, no apologies, people but just One flick of your indicator is not enough, think of others, if you can bring yourselves to do so, and the world will be a better place.Edited 10-Dec-23 16:39pm

Yes I agree. Actually - when that happens to me - I simply get up and say - I will leave you to chat to your friend - let me know when you are free. I think it is really a matter of choosing your friends wisely. NO WAY will I accept that when out with people - it is very rude. I do not mind a quick urgent call - no problem at all - but!!! NO MOBILE PHONE IS GOING TO CONTROL ME - NOR RUDE FRIENDS. hahaha

Most definitely! Please and thank you are virtually non existent. And as for phones - don't get me started there. if I'm out with someone, the phone stays in my handbag unless I'm waiting on a call from the doctor or vet. It's the height of bad manners to expect a shop assistant to serve you if you're yabbering away on a phone

We seem to have lost our manners. WE have differently lost respect for most people.

Yes some have

was at checkout the other day guy was in the express lane i was being served this little lady joined the line behind him, he thought he was being nice by telling her to go to another checkout, i just shook my head and put her milk through with my groceries and she was on her way, then i heard this guys going off because he was removed from the express lane

sorry what was that , I missed it I was on the phone

In Sydney/NSW trains they have quiet carriages where speaking is very soft and no loud music or chattering on phone.do it and very swiftly told to find another carriage

Yes, I think you're right.

Has anyone heard of the guy called RODNEY RUDE,he's a Legend in AUSTRALIA.😆

Due to digital age & staying connected has contributed to deteoration in manners

Rude? Rude? Aren't you being generous. The behaviour you describe could be the very most selfish behaviour behind asking you out on a date and then making you pay! Someone would do that to me once, and I would never go out with them again. Unless it was some kind of real emergency. (Does anybody text an emergency?)

It is rude and I do put my phone down when I have company over or go to visit someone. That said, I do text occasionally on my phone, but I use it as more of a computer than a phone. It being an actual phone is just a bonus for me. People should put their phones down to visit with others. It's how we ACTUALLY stay connected.

Yes people are rude

1 Yes 2 Very True. 3 Yes smash thew tech with a sledge hammer is the starting point. 4 They are assimilated robots with no control what so ever. 5 What makes you think that they are capable of sleep? 6 What I think goes beyond rude is if you open a door for a woman you can be slapped with a Sexual Harassment Complaint that means that manners are long dead and gone.

I'm afraid decency has left the building, a long with Elvis.

So what you do when you are with a phone addict, is you ring them or txt them, even if they are sitting right next to you, then that makes both of you happy..

Yes, everyone

Yes, we have. I used to feel it was just kids. But, now I've noticed it's people of all ages.

I find it rude to spend more time on phone than with the person you are with. I will answer a phone call on my phone but leave texts till I am alone. I was shocked the other day I was talking with someone and someone else I knew butted in with something totally irrelevant instead of waiting for a lull in the conversation-this was an older person Sad

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I was brought to always be polite and have maintained that throughout my life until some is rude and hurtful to me, then I defend myself.

I have to disagree. I know quite a few young people, some through my granddaughte and some through volunteering at a school. My grandaughter and friends have lovely manners and are very considerate of each other. At the school the kids display good manners and I see the staff treat them with dignity and empathy and use good manners towards them, and also correct they if they do display inconsiderate behaviour.

For sure, people these days, "it's all about me & stuff everyone else" unfortunately.

It's ok as long as someone excuses themselves and takes the call in the middle of a conversation with another. Always, there are urgent and important calls which you have to answer, I believe!

Absolutely and people can be in the same room and not be talking to each other because they are constantly looking down at their phones. I once knew some one that got hit by a car because she was walking and not paying attention and didn't see a car coming and the car hit her. She ended up in hospital. Is it really worth getting hurt or even killed? I don't like the way we have become as we seem more self centred and arrogant. Read this morning hackers had hacked into a woman's email posing as a car dealership and changed the banking details so when she paid her deposit the dealership didn't get the money the hackers did. How scary is that and the poor woman lost $40'000. We say we live in a better world. I don't think we do and people bump into you and they don't say sorry. They push trolleys into the back of your ankles or usually older people are stopped at the door of some where talking and making it hard for people to get in. It's like move over. It's not rocket science, it's common courtesy and it is extinct like the Dodo.

yes

yes particularly in Australia

The sky is falling always. lol

I think we might have to use shock treatment to get some manners back into society. If I was asked on a date and then the person started using their phone, then I would simply get up and walk away. If you want my company then respect me by not using your phone when you are with me. It is easy to see who is calling, and unless it is a dire emergency [you know your mum/dad is in hospital and close to the end] then don't answer your phone until you are once again on your own. If parents haven't taught their children manners with the new phone technologies, then we have to do so and being dramatic is one way to do it.

I totally agree with Elizabeth A - younger generation don’t seem to have an understanding of manners

definitely this generation lacks manners in many areas!!

my father would turn in his grave if he knew how bad mannered we have become but there is no going back

Yes, but just remember that to er is human, whether it be man or wo-man.

Some of them.

Absolutely. Social media!

YOU CANT LOSE WHAT YOU NEVER HAD OR LEARNT.

I have a little mobile phone (not a smart 1), I am not called that often, I never use the internet on it.

Lost them? Some individuals never had any manners in the first place.

Manners are rare in society today

not in our house,even when out ill embarass anyone who doesnt use them

Indeed mobile phones/technology at large have made a lot of people forget the meaning of " Correct manners and proper conduct"

yes manners have been lost on this generation they on,t repect there elders or anyone when my grandkids come over the rule is phones in the basket and do not touch them until the dinner is over that inclued the parents

Absolutely agree, on the phone the whole time is completely rude and ignorant. There seems to be no manners any more and please or thank you's are very rare. Parents are some of the worst offenders when they are out with their children who are mostly ignored because the adult is on the phone texting - see this in supermarkets and at restaurants a lot. No wonder the kids grow up to be the same.

A definite yes Edited 10-Dec-23 08:57am

to be honest, i feel there is so much more out there in the world that is more important,, i ignore the people in their phones, it's not my business, if they should bother me, i would tell them nicely that it is bothering me,, what takes place next is up to them,,,

Yes

Unfortunately people have become obsessed with their mobile phones. Also there are too many who are on their mobiles when driving. Have people forgotten that Brain tumours have increased. A friend once left me sitting at a Cafe while she was on the mobile for approx. 30 min. People are becoming thoughtless and inconsiderate of others.

I blame mobile phones most young people and a lot of old ones think they have to answer the phone as soon as it rings and have lost how to talk to people.

I am sure they can deal with it later..

I sort of agree but I have seen very nice things also so it is not all losst. As far as phones as I have said it is good to have but not totally needed at least for me. I do wish we could go back to actual talking. I am not bragging or whatever but we did raise our son with m nanners and every once in a while it even shows... have a good day all....

It is the way they are bought up. I see very young children who are not at school yet who are playing games on phones all the time. I know a young 4 year old who cannot talk all that well as he is always playing on his phone. For the teenagers it seems to be a way of life these days. I personally like having my phone on me but I turn the volume down when out and only have vibration on so I can see if message is left in case of an emergency.

I have not had anyone do that to me YET. I would just get up, excuse myself and probably leave if they do not put it away. By then the mood to enjoy someone's company is over. I wonder if we have anyone in that age group in this discussion. I would like to know what ticks with them on this topic. When walking and looking at their phones they can see someone's feet coming toward them and quickly get out of the way. A friend of mine says she deliberately bumps into them, I laughed and now do the same. Supermarkets are the worst. They look everywhere else except at the customer and I have had some just yawning when serving, Abhor it with such contempt.

Yes I agree with you thays all they seem to do these days I think if you took there phone away from them theywould not be able to hold a conversation with you it was so much better when I was growing up

if my phone rings when I am in a store I will go outside to take the call, I find it rude if you are at the register and you take a call without giving the assistant your attention.

Cell phones are very handy. But young ones are on them all the time and do not talk to each other these days in person

Being rude isn't the real problem with mobile phones. The real problem is the morons who use their phones while driving, or those fools walking along the street staring at the screen without paying attention to anything else around them (not even looking up to cross the road!).

Agree. Gone are the days when good manners and right conduct was instilled in kids til they grew up as it was also included in school teaching, unsure now if they also totally took it off the schools so parents can't all be blamed, we can already blame technology of course. 😒

Manners have gone out the door. The phone is only the tip of the problem. I think that children should be taught manners from an early age.

My Mum would of slapped my ears!

The phone is rude but i find when you go into a store own by foreingers and they talk to each other in front of you in their own language they could be calling all the name's under the sun

I definitely agree. Thats just rude.

yes, they have the rudest unsocial device. ever id like it to go down for months

kids today are the worst mannered back in my day if not behaved it was a clip around the ear and sent to your room

agree,,too many live on their phones

Yes manners are not thought of so much now days. Walk away from the person they are not wanting to have you around

Yes we have and I am very sorry to see them go. I miss the time when people paid attention to the person in front of them, and tried to be kind and considerate to all

Losing them means they we in place at some point. Unfortunately manners are not taught or expected like they once were. If you don't know protocol then just be kind and try to assist others by modeling proper behavior. This goes for past and current lifestyles including electronic use.Edited 10-Dec-23 05:47am

Everybody has lost their manners in which nobody uses their good manner anymore.

it's s rude ... esp. watching someone at the bank hold his hand up to shush the teller because he needs to talk loudly on the phone

Welcome to the modern age.

Quite agree. If I am meeting someone my phone either stays in the car or is switched off

I don't know. Within reason it's okay, like if their loved one is away, or they are waiting for a work type text or something. If they're just sitting texting on their phone in your company, either your company isn't up to much, or they are being rude. That's a difficult one to judge unless you actually know the people involved.

Yes, if I had a dollar for everytime I wanted to grab someones phone and smash it......you get the point. LOL