Where have all the manners gone?

Maybe it's me. Maybe I'm the one with "high expectations". Whatever the case, I feel that most people have disregarded every notion of what is commonly called common sense. A lot of us have been schooled at an early age to say "please" and "thank you". Others weren't lucky enough to even hear them...

Yes, I understand that most Americans have lost the idea of common courtesy. We'll let an elderly woman stand before offering her a seat on the subway. We rather push the button to close the doors in the elevator than wait the 3 seconds to let that person on. What kind of rush are we in that we couldn't wait?? I'm not one to preach on what to do, but I am one to shake my head and pray that humanity finally gets the point.

If you're ordering food, and I'm in the room with you... FRIGGIN ASK ME WHAT I WANT! (Even if I don't want anything. Just friggin ask!) It's just plain rude NOT to ask. Ugh.

Ok. I'm done. More on manners later. I'm off to workoff my anger in the gym. Then a delicous fattening dinner later. ;)