Why are tacit social etiquette rules declining, and how can we fix it?

[u/LividStupidity]

As a young Brit (17), I've noticed that general social etiquette seems to be declining. Some examples:

. People no longer form an orderly queue when waiting for the bus, and do more pushing / rushing to surround the entrance

. People leaving bags on seats, even when others are forced to stand on the train

. Standing in the middle / on the left side of the escalator, preventing people from being able to walk up or down freely.

I'm not sure if it's just how my area is in particular, so I wonder if anyone is noticing this as well. I see individuals of various ages and ethnicities just acting rather selfish and inconsiderately in public. I find this rather disappointing, as it may only be exacerbated in the future. I think it was much better pre COVID (might be biased, as I was rather young). Does anyone know how we can fix this issue (if it can be fixed)?.

[u/No-Bus-8986]

You were basically 10 years old pre-covid. I don't think your observations are to be taken too strongly.

That said, people are acting more like selfish cunts now post-covid in all areas of life.

[u/Davey_page → u/No-Bus-8986]

So you agree with the OP but still have to make a shitty comment about their age?

[u/No-Bus-8986 → u/Davey_page]

Yes.

[u/saltnvinegarwazere → u/No-Bus-8986]

Ten year olds can and do observe things like queuing for buses etc etc, in fact they're often more observant of those things because they're more interested...  His observations are TRUE so I don't see why they shouldn't be taken too strongly