In this case, I’m referring to the notion that we all make minor sacrifices in our daily interactions in service of a “greater good” for everyone.
“Following the rules” would be a simplified version of what I’m talking about, I suppose. But also keeping an awareness/attitude about "How will my choices affect the people around me in this moment? “Common courtesy”, “situational awareness”, etc…
I don’t know that it’s a “new” phenomenon by any means, I just seem to have an increasing (subjective) awareness of it’s decline of late.
Agreed. Every time I’ve been trying to have a nice dinner and some asshole is at the next table blasting their game or having a loud speakerphone conversation, they’re middle-aged or older. Kids either have headphones or have it on mute.