People are getting ruder

[wilde_oscar]

I agree with OP. IQ is the constant, population is the variable. Do you remember when poeple dressed up for the plane ride to vacation, now the planes are like busses.

Do you remember when people said please and thank you... I do, it was the 70's.

My opinion on population control is not popular, but Earth is getting crowded. Does anyone have any extra boxes, I am moving to the next galaxy?

 

[KYCruiseCrazy]

more and more people are returning to WDW. the people that are there now seem to be getting more and more "me me me me" don't know whay but i think it's the way "we" in america are becoming. like it or not it seems to be the way today. kids today are more about instant gradification. not earn it and wait like i did as a kid. too much time in front of the TV. no time outsude playing. i was talking to a friend of mine who grew up in orlando (well before WDW that is) and had no A/C. and still loved playing.

people are expecting to get the DISNEY MAGIC just for getting there. not waiting. wow sounds like the kids LOL look at what is always on the news anynore. too hot outside, not safe. things really haven't changed that much other then we get the information faster. now people seem to want "IT" now.
this is just my opinion.

 

[pmiranda]

I agree totally. Unfortunately people who are rude just feel that since (they) are on vacation that everyone needs to bow down to them since (they) are on vacation.
It is such a shame!
We are all there to have a good time!
Tinkerbell needs to spread more pixie dust on those people, (they) need it! lol

Actually, it sounds to me like some of those complaining about whom they consider to be "rude" are the one's who seem to expect everyone else to bow down to them while on vacation.

That everyone else should have the same morals/manners/standards as themselves is ridiculous to expect. Yes, there are those that are by popular opinion, can be described as rude. Of course, I speak of U.S. popular opinion, because different countries have different cultural standards or ideals regarding manners. They are most certainly not the same as ours (U.S.). Some countries are very similar, though. As for those who have been raised in the same cultural climate as ourselves, each individual maintains and displays his or her own idea of what he or she believes to be good manners. It's true that some may neglect these thoughts altogether, and that's too bad. I generally don't give too much thought to them, though, as their not really my concern, nor my responsibility.

For example, I've never heard of the 'unwritten' escalator rule. Its dangerous to run up or down an escalator, and therefore would have never considered such a rule existed. I stand side by side with my 4yr old son and hold his hand while he hold the rail with his other hand. When I was is D.C. I did see people running up and down the escalators, and have a few try to get past us with sarcastic 'excuse me's', but I briefly said my son is holding the rail, so I'm sorry, but no. Looking back, I would view them as rude and not myself, but it seems as some posters in this thread would disagree. My point is that it is a matter of perspective. Also while in DC, an older man in a nice suit ran up the escalator, and knocked my 5yr old daughter down (I wasn't standing next to her) as he went up, with not even so much as an apology or excuse me, so I don't believe in this particular 'unwritten' rule for even a second. Again, a matter of perspective.

 

[pmiranda]

Regarding the escalator thing - stand right/walk left is situational. If you're on a subway escalator, please do follow the guidelines, as there are lots of people trying to get to work and they can't take the time to just stand on the escalator. If you're at the mall or at Disney, it almost certainly doesn't matter (although I stand right there anyway if there's room).

They can't take the extra 10 seconds to stand on an escalator?? Well, I suppose they, and this is just a thought, could perhaps leave their house 10 seconds earlier so they don't endanger other's, especially children, as it appears it must be the only thing slowing them down on the way to work.

 

[coffeeandfags]

If there's enough room for someone to pass by, why would you hit them? Or get angry about them doing so?

LOL, no you picked me up wrong there.......i wouldnt hit them on purpose!! Its just with my Erbs, you are gonna run right into my pokey-out elbow before you see it (hurting me badly in the process too!)

 

[Lanie]

I have a question about the "offering your seat on the bus" thing. I am a 24 years old woman, and sometimes I am sitting and there are older gentleman standing... I've offered my seat once, but I got a very stern look from the gentleman... Do you think it's "insulting" when you are an older gentleman to be offered a seat by a young woman ?

 

[Johnacon]

For example, I've never heard of the 'unwritten' escalator rule. Its dangerous to run up or down an escalator, and therefore would have never considered such a rule existed. I stand side by side with my 4yr old son and hold his hand while he hold the rail with his other hand. When I was is D.C. I did see people running up and down the escalators, and have a few try to get past us with sarcastic 'excuse me's', but I briefly said my son is holding the rail, so I'm sorry, but no. Looking back, I would view them as rude and not myself, but it seems as some posters in this thread would disagree. My point is that it is a matter of perspective. Also while in DC, an older man in a nice suit ran up the escalator, and knocked my 5yr old daughter down (I wasn't standing next to her) as he went up, with not even so much as an apology or excuse me, so I don't believe in this particular 'unwritten' rule for even a second. Again, a matter of perspective.

Whether or not you believe in the rule is of little consequence. Not standing on the left side of the escalator is a social norm, especially in places such as DC and New York. When you go against the vast majority of society and something bad happens, who do you really have to blame?

 

[disneyjunkie]

LOL, no you picked me up wrong there.......i wouldnt hit them on purpose!! Its just with my Erbs, you are gonna run right into my pokey-out elbow before you see it (hurting me badly in the process too!)

Sorry, I misunderstood your post.

 

[nicolbw]

I have to disagree with the generational idea. I've seen nice and rude older people and nice and rude younger people. 3 years ago I was about 6-7 months pregnant and got a flat tire in a parking lot (it was about 95 degrees outside). In that parking lot was a liquor store so during the 40 mins it took me to change the tire I seen about 15 older gentlemen about 45-60 years old. Not one single person asked to help me out. Just today I was walking in to the post office and in front of me was a man probably in his 30's. I had ahold of my 2 year old's hand and in the other hand I was carrying a box. He didn't hold the door open for me, even though he could have. He wanted to make sure he got in line before me apparently. Funny thing was that he had to fill out a form so I could have easily gotten in line in front of him, but I told him to go ahead of me to share a little manners with him.

I've also seen many younger men who have held open doors for me and helped me with things. I've had a guy help me carry in boxes to the post office before. Totally unexpected. There are really nice people out there. I for one always try to hold open doors for people and always say thank you for those that hold open doors for me.

I think it's all in how you are raised and what you are taught to do.

 

[Ride Junkie]

It makes sense for people the people who are standing on the bus to exit first, which makes room for the sitters to get up & exit. That's pretty much how the buses went when we were there a few weeks ago. But we did have a few eager people trying to board...before we even got off.

It's like the people who try to get in the elevator on the 1st floor before the people in the elevator have had a chance to get out. Why not just wait a few seconds? It will be easier for you to get in the elevator if it's empty!

 

[labattblue]

I have to disagree with the generational idea. I've seen nice and rude older people and nice and rude younger people.

I agree. I see an older man at church every week and he is one of the most miserable people I have ever come across.

 

[Disney87]

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[Mickiethepooh]

I have a question about the "offering your seat on the bus" thing. I am a 24 years old woman, and sometimes I am sitting and there are older gentleman standing... I've offered my seat once, but I got a very stern look from the gentleman... Do you think it's "insulting" when you are an older gentleman to be offered a seat by a young woman ?

I am an older woman, but YES it is probably very insulting to older gentlemen to be offered a seat by a young lady.
I have seen young women when offered a seat by, or having a door opened by a gentleman give the man a WITHERING look. I find that to be extremely RUDE behavior.

 

[tacomaranch]

Yes, people are getting more stressed and it is trying times. Life is harder now and perhaps it is just getting to everyone from the people at WDW to just everyday life. Prices are high for food, gas, housing. Most families have two adults working to live. Those with SAHM have had to cut back hard and budget.

Maybe it is the world we live, maybe it is just the time of year?

I was just attacked on the Disability board and was shocked I am just going to try to remember as Woody said in toy story "So be nice!" I am trying.

 

[Luv'sTink]

Whether or not you believe in the rule is of little consequence. Not standing on the left side of the escalator is a social norm, especially in places such as DC and New York. When you go against the vast majority of society and something bad happens, who do you really have to blame?

You are making a statement from where you live, as you stated above, it is not that way everywhere, so, no it is not the social norm only in some places.

I am also one of those people who thinks it rude to push past people on an escalator.

 

[fairycat]

I am an older woman, but YES it is probably very insulting to older gentlemen to be offered a seat by a young lady.
I have seen young women when offered a seat by, or having a door opened by a gentleman give the man a WITHERING look. I find that to be extremely RUDE behavior.

I have an overabundence of politeness when it comes to holding open doors. Why? Because I hate having a door closed in my face, its a personal thing and I will always hold doors for ANYONE. I have had a few men of different ages sometimes look shocked but most either take it with the spirit the act was given, or offer to hold the door and let me enter. I always take the jesture with kindness and smile and say my "Thank You's". I am a feminist so I do tend to love the moments when the guys just let me hold the door because I think its a common curtesy we should all offer each other not just because of our age or sex.

I also have offered my seat to older folks, and women with children. I have had some men politely say no but again don't remember any man giving me grief. But then most of my bus riding was done when I was in college, so in my early 20's so most of them seemed less bothered by the offer.

I have to say on the escalator thing if the area you are at has signs that says this is the rule (some one mentioned Toronto had signs) or just the norm, then I would practice the "when in Rome" rule. Just as we all have found some tourists behavior "Rude" in our mindset, the same goes when we are the "tourist". This is what makes Disney Resorts a bit more complex because you have such a large mix of cultures not everyone knows all the politeness "Rules".

 

[cmurray234]

I think people are not generally rude - I've come across plenty of people who say please, thank you and excuse me. I've been offered a bus seat so I can sit with my son sleeping on my shoulder.

OTOH, I've also noticed that there has been a general sense of entitlement that can't be ignored. Personally, I feel as though the problem is not so much rudeness, but that people so concerned about what they feel they are owed that they pay little attention to basic courtesies and the needs of others.

 

[Hodder]

I am always holding the door open for seniors and women of all ages, but if you don't say "Thank You", be prepared for a very sarcastic and loud "Your Welcome" as you walk away.

That is exactly what I do. Well not extremely sarcastic but more in a sickly sweet voice.

 

[wilde_oscar]

Whether or not you believe in the rule is of little consequence. Not standing on the left side of the escalator is a social norm, especially in places such as DC and New York. When you go against the vast majority of society and something bad happens, who do you really have to blame?

Much like in a socialist country, if ya come up behind someone driving in the fast lane, one blink of the lights and they get right over. Where as here where everyone feels entitled to whatever they want, ya got people in the fast lane that have business being there.

Add Philly, Boston and Chicago to the list of places where you should be standing on the right side of the esculator. It isn;t rude to pass them on the elevator, some people have things to do, places to go and a higher energy level.

Another example is driving in Boston... when that light turns green you better get moving, or you will get bumped.

Country folk don't seem to understand that city folk got things to do, so get moving.

 

[Tinkerchele]

Rude people are alway rude no matter what.

I am always surprised with the people who does not say even "thank you" while my DD8(yes she is only 8yrs old!!) holding door for them coming into building, mall etc.

This happens with my kids too (DD9 and DS13)! They love to hold the door open for people at restaurants, the mall, etc. So much so I always end up waiting for them I always take notice on who thanks them and who doesn't (I can't control giving some people a nasty look). Is a simple thank you so hard?