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.
My biggest aggravation are people who cut into entry lanes whilst in traffic just to get maybe ten cars ahead because their time is soooo much more important than anyone else’s.
I had a much longer list of other things that I had typed out, but I cut it out. I don’t want to be putting more negative out into the world than needed.
So yes, despair is constant, seeing people have so little regard for their fellow human beings. We’re all sharing this world, we’re all trying to exist. Though that’s not to say it’s all bad, there’s a lot of very selfless things people do every day too. It’s easier to see the negatives, but there’s definitely good out there too.
If there’s a driving lane and a turning lane (or offramp/onramp) get in the back of the line.
If there’s two MERGING LANES, merge at the last moment (zipper style).
Don’t confuse these or you’re the asshole.