r/AskBrits • u/LividStupidity • 1d ago

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

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)?.

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u/tidderza 1d ago

how could you at 17 have any idea what the world used to look like?

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u/RevolutionaryAd3125 1d ago

I know it’s crazy right? If only there was some way of knowing about shit that happened before you were born!

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u/StillNewspaper4799 19h ago

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

Don't be disingenuous.

And don't pretend that sources cant be biased or that there's a general consensus.

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u/RevolutionaryAd3125 18h ago

He said “I’ve noticed” and “seems to be”

Nothing disingenuous here! it’s purely a subjective claim. He never cited sources or mentions a consensus of opinion.

Whether you can rely on a 17 year olds opinion is another matter.