In this case, I’m referring to the notion that we all make minor sacrifices in our daily interactions in service of a “greater good” for everyone.

“Following the rules” would be a simplified version of what I’m talking about, I suppose. But also keeping an awareness/attitude about "How will my choices affect the people around me in this moment? “Common courtesy”, “situational awareness”, etc…

I don’t know that it’s a “new” phenomenon by any means, I just seem to have an increasing (subjective) awareness of it’s decline of late.

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    1 year ago

    I recognize what you’re saying. I’ve accepted it to some degree but I don’t like it. I think it also comes down to different views, morals and values. It’s easy to look at a person that misbehaves according to your own values and feel disappointed by them. One thing to remember is that they have their own views about what’s right and wrong and your own views aren’t necessarily the right ones.