"A dying culture invariably exhibits personal rudeness. Bad manners. Lack of consideration for others in minor matters. A loss of politeness, of gentle manners, is more significant than is a riot..."
— Robert A. Heinlein

I think this is sadly true... I brought my sons up to respect others and be polite and hope I am polite to everyone as far as possible. However it saddened me when I saw my sons being disrespected or even cursed at when doing something like holding a door open for a "lady"

EVERYONE young or old deserves to be treated politely!