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Re: UtahJay,
How many generations have been given that label?
I think we have to not accept, and bear with, but call them on it, these kids with no manners, and no sense of community, of social contract.
posted by
Ciel
on July 12, 2013 at 9:35 AM
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Re: TAPS,
I think you're right: this is the sort of entitlement behavior of children. I do think they can still be taught--some don't actually mean to offend, it simply doesn't occur to them.
posted by
Ciel
on July 12, 2013 at 9:33 AM
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Re: CCT,
My beans seem to be fading before they get near to beaning. I suppose it could be the winds we get here every so often, that seem to scorch them. Or maybe there's something worse... viruses or something.
Nice husbands don't go out confronting neighbors. I know. I've had one.
posted by
Ciel
on July 12, 2013 at 9:32 AM
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Re: Kabu,
With that solution, I won't hear them complaining. 
posted by
Ciel
on July 12, 2013 at 9:27 AM
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Had to laugh at your response to Pat-B. The me-myself-and-I generation is alive and flourishing; unfortunately respect and consideration are not.
posted by
adnohr
on July 11, 2013 at 7:08 PM
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Ciel
"I’m concerned about the young generation’s attitudes love. BC-A, Bill’s R®st
posted by
BC-A
on July 11, 2013 at 3:31 PM
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I'm a relatively young person, and I gripe about them too! Between you and Jimmy, I'm going to be stewing for hours about this apparent trend in inconsiderate behaviour!!
posted by
Mia890
on July 11, 2013 at 3:11 PM
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A couple of loaded questions indeed. I do have something of an answer over in my current blog. Check it out . . . 
posted by
JimmyA
on July 11, 2013 at 1:56 PM
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Ciel
Lack of manners, lack of consideration for others and all that 'good stuff' has become endemic, it's part of our culture now. And, as is the case with all social phenomena, the causes are hard to define. Some people put the blame on Spock, and while there's some justification for that, it's like saying WWI was caused by the assassination of Franz Ferdiand and Sophie at Sarajevo in 1914. Yes, and also very much no...
Another question is always to what extent one should hold someone responsible for doing things that are just part of a general social trend - my answer is always one must, regardless of the trend, but that's just me, LOL...
posted by
Nautikos
on July 11, 2013 at 12:15 PM
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It never ceases to amaze me how rude some people can be. At the car washes, there are some people who have their car stereos blaring, not even stopping to think how others might feel...I am glad that I live in a quiet neighborhood.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on July 11, 2013 at 10:35 AM
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No, no one has taught them, not their parents (too busy making ends meet) not their schools (it is not taught anymore) and certainly not their television shows. This is a lost generation.
posted by
UtahJay
on July 11, 2013 at 9:32 AM
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I think it is a matter of "the world revolves around me" syndrome. I'm not sure there is much you can do about it. Parents have to begin, when their children are first born, to teach the to be considerate of others. I think most parents gave up on that a long time ago.
posted by
TAPS.
on July 11, 2013 at 9:10 AM
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I suppose you could wear ear muffs, but then you would not hear
a burglar creeping around. I think you have got to be tougher,
or get a nice husband and then you could wear the ear muffs
and sleep in peace. What do you think Ciel I just noticed today
a cluster of beans on one of my plants. What a nuisance
I don't feel much like beans as it is hot. Well and I am a has been.
posted by
C_C_T
on July 11, 2013 at 8:59 AM
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One morning, when you are watching the sunrise...how nice to sit on your deck with some equipment that plays ......here think of your favourite music, And that you enjoy when it comes through loud and clear. Any complaints need to be met with a simple and very innocent..."What!!!!!!"
posted by
Kabu
on July 11, 2013 at 8:58 AM
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Re: Pat,
After considering this suggestion for a few happy moments, I realize that they'd probably shoot back with real guns. This is Colorado, after all.
posted by
Ciel
on July 11, 2013 at 8:38 AM
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What you need is a nice laser pointer and a sound effect that
sounds like the safety clicking off on some kind of serious weapon. First the laser, then the click. If that doesn't break up the noisy party, then I'm at a loss.
posted by
Pat_B
on July 11, 2013 at 8:27 AM
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