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Do you ever despair at the apparent lack of regard for the "social contract" by so many? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by wilberfan@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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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.

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[-] ebc@lemmy.ca 14 points 1 year ago

I'm sorry, but when I'm walking 2 miles to the nearest store, I'll adopt a steady pace. When it's my turn to go at the intersection, I'll take the time I need to go through.

All these impatient drivers are sitting in their air-conditioned car anyway, I'm not breaking a sweat just so they can save a few seconds.

[-] Rodeo@lemmy.ca 0 points 1 year ago

So what you're saying is that you don't care about others people's time or convenience. Which then raises the question, why should others care about yours?

This attitude is the breakdown of the social contract being discussed right now lol

[-] ebc@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 year ago

I guess it could be construed that way, but there's a fairness element to it, too. I have waited for my turn, I'd like my time to be respected, especially by people who will be less inconvenienced than me. They will most likely make it to their destination way before me, too... Which only makes their impatience more frustrating.

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