Your father was a very smart man. Yes, the idea of...

2008-08-28T16:10:00.000-07:00

Your father was a very smart man.
Yes, the idea of reciprocating kindness is becoming a lost art.

I don't know if it cultural, mass media, etc. But something has changed in our society to make us cold to each other.

For instance, if someone looks like they need help (ie: with carrying furniture up a flight of stairs) I find that a lot of people will pass on by. To me, that is just horrible.

I think people have lost the ability to put themselves in the shoes of other people. They go around living in a bubble, and cannot see past their noses. I hope this trend reverses itself sometime soon though.

You're absolutely right.Same with the political id...

2008-08-27T18:38:00.000-07:00

You're absolutely right.

Same with the political ideas. What passes off as 'alternative' really is 'mainstream.'

I try to be as polite and courteous as possible too. But I must admit it simply isn't reciprocated.

I'll add one thing to what your parents taught you (and mine.) During my post-secondary studies my father would give me extra cash to get by and he would always say in Italian, "if you're with people always offer something. Don't be foolish."

That stuck with me too.

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Your father was a very smart man. Yes, the idea of...

You're absolutely right.Same with the political id...