Public Courtesy Concerns: Are Social Norms Declining?

A recent viral video by TikTok user Mac 🦋📖✨ (opebigyikes) highlights growing frustrations among individuals regarding a perceived decline in public courtesy and social awareness. The user, in a video uploaded on August 10, 2025, shared personal anecdotes from a recent outing. She recounted an incident at a Target self-checkout where an older woman allegedly cut in line, then stood uncomfortably close behind her. Following this, she observed a man attempting to pay with cash at a 'card only' self-checkout, despite clear signage. The video also described a situation in a parking lot where a man reportedly stood behind her car, preventing her from backing out. The user expressed a sentiment shared by many online, questioning the current state of common courtesy. Comments on the video echoed similar experiences, with users lamenting a lack of mindfulness in public spaces, from blocking aisles in stores to aggressive driving. While these are individual observations, they reflect a broader discussion on societal behavior and the impact of everyday interactions.

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