Socializing At The Truck Stop

People seem to have lost some of the basic human skills. They do not use manners, can not answer someone with respect or courtesy and have no interest in someone elses feelings.

I remember how enlightened I was to human nature when I first started trucking. You would listen to the CB and you'd hear the nastiest, most vile filth imaginable. Then you'd walk into the truck stop and people are holding doors for you, smiling and saying hello, and having friendly conversations all over the place.

I learned that speaking with someone face-to-face is radically different for many people than it is speaking semi-anonymously through the CB or social media in today's world.

In all my years of trucking, 15 total, I never saw a fist-fight. I was never in an altercation with another driver, or even close. Even the debates we would have occasionally in the truck stops or terminals were civil toward each other, though select phrases were often aimed at the character and policies of politicians!

Unfortunately, nowadays they raise children to believe:

1) They're the center of the universe

2) Nothing is more important than their feelings.

3) No one has the right to say or do anything that upsets, offends, or excludes you in any way

So it's gonna be a treat communicating with the younger folks!

I know that this forum is almost 4 years old but by nature humans are social creatures. A reason why there is solidary confinement in the prisons--cruel by nature. You don't have to stare or butt into someone's conversation. If approaching someone at least nod and smile or say hello. When asked a question or to join a conversation always look at the person, acknowledge them and be polite in your reply.

People seem to have lost some of the basic human skills. They do not use manners, can not answer someone with respect or courtesy and have no interest in someone elses feelings. This past election has shown some of the worse human dark sides ever.

I have to agree 100%, the left has definitely shown the worst of human behavior towards another human being. I would add however the left has been acting like this the last 4 years though so I guess we are supposed to be conditioned to their behavior by now. I am not. I still see how they act and am still appalled by their behavior.