Why are people more inconsiderate and rude nowadays?

It would be easy to say that it is because of stress and maybe that is a factor. Yet, I think that increased rudeness is a by-product of living in a permissive society. It's the risk you run when anything goes! Kids are certainly less mannered because their parents and teachers are less inclined to discipline them. Plus, religious instruction is far more lax than it was 30+ years ago. The parameters of expectation have blurred as our society searches for its non-judgmental ideal. We know where we want to go - freedom of expression and self - but it's a little rocky getting there! I would encourage you to hold on to your standard for more genteel manners - just don't expect instant reciprocation! Perhaps the people around you will learn from your example. Perhaps they will catch on that one can be open-minded, sophisticated AND polite. Hey, my grandmother used to call me "Victorian" because I didn't get all caught up in the women's lib thing. Now, that's bad - when your GRANDmother calls you old-fashioned! lol. Keep the faith.

No! It's not just you my friend. People really are becomming rude now a days. I dont know why that happen. It seems like media and society condones this rude celebs, people see them and want to become like them too, children especially. It's the samw in my country too. People just have shorter temper nowadys... I hope you'll continue to be nice to people. Keep safety!_