I want to start off by saying I am in no way trying to impose negativity on anyone's day. I want to address some issues I feel really need to change across society. There has been a flux amount of negativity throughout this subject so sorry if it is not my typical happy-go-lucky post you, as readers, are used too.
There is something important I've noticed lately happening among our youth. This something is different than any other generation preceding. It has a lot to do with the communication skills, or better yet the lack thereof, our society now has. With technology at it's finest we sometimes forget what it is like to use manners, and be kind. I mean when you are tweeting, texting, or even uploading a video you are not required to use manners. In fact you will probably get a lot more hits the raunchier the material. However, I'm afraid society has not let themselves learn how to communicate in person properly.
As you know I am a waitress. I have had good life experience while serving and have learned a lot about myself as a person and others. One thing that sticks out in my mind is a day I was waiting on this table. The mother and two children came in first and she told me her husband would soon arrive. I got their drinks and asked what the husband wanted. She had no idea. She actually didn't even justify my question with an answer. She just gave me a look of mere disgust as if she was astounded that I would assume she would know what her husband typically likes to drink. As the meal proceeded I found something so disturbing about this family. They were so out of touch with each other and it did not seem to bother any of them one bit. They all, including both parents, played on their blackberry and iPhones the entire meal. I honestly only heard them exchange a few words and it was when the mother yelled at her son for almost spilling a drink. After they left i felt a heavy heart for those children. I grew up in a completely different circumstance. My parents always asked us about our days and we had family dinner most nights at the kitchen table. It truly breaks my heart to see a massive display of examples proving this is not the norm anymore.
Secondly, I'd like to point out in no way am I trying yo dog on those of you raising children, men or anyone in particular. I feel this is a society-wide problem.
The femme phenom and it's great empowerment has also came with a great burden. Yes, the ability for women to run for office, hold a CEO position and attain their dreams is a wonderful thing BUT has it stunted respect? I hear a lot of guys say they don't respect girls anymore because women want to be treated as equals. Well, I didn't realize you treated all people like dirt, sir, i'm terribly sorry for being taken back by your rude comments. Women were created to be equal to men but they were also created to bare children and provide a sign of love, both things that are due respect. There is something about a man that knows how to respect a woman that is so attractive but those men are far and few, unfortunately. Everyone is always saying chivalry is dead. Well, it doesn't have to be. I know I'm still looking for a chivalrous man to come into my life. I fear I may die waiting though.
Lastly, the mere respect of others. Today, I overheard some girls making fun of someone else. It really bothered me to know those two girls were getting so much pleasure out of someone else's problem. The same girls hardly respect anyone else's opinion. They are always rolling their eyes and acting annoyed at anyone who talks to them. The inability to respect the people around them really bothered me. I don't believe you have to agree with everyone's opinion to respect it. Being kind should never go out of style and I hope most of the world sees that.
Whatever happened to the golden rule? Need I remind myself and everyone else; Treat others as you would want to be treated.
Respect goes a long way.
