Technology, media, and culture in general have advanced so much, that this generation is exceedingly spoiled and apathetic. Divorces rates soar as the level of respect disappears into oblivion. Now, there are exceptions to every rule, but the general attitude that is portrayed in the media is one of negativity. I mean, I see so much violence, sex, bad language, and other things that simply weren't present years ago. Calif. Perhaps the fast pace of our world and the stupid and illusive things we do are just part of our instinct to make our lives seem more important than they are.
Psychologists do say, after all, that people hurt others because their own lives are miserable.
A truly confident person does not put down another. Lacking Common Courtesy Anyhow, I think I can safely say that courtesy is lacking these days. Not many people will stop on their way to work to help a stranded motorist or stop on the sidewalk to help pick up dropped paperwork. We just walk on by. And not to mention, we are lazy.