Modern Society question: Do you feel that being rude, abrasive, sarcastic, or apathetic are the new norms for acceptable behavior and ettiquette?

Just saying, a lot of people seem to lead with the offensive, rather than attempting to be thoughtful or serious in their approach to other people. I’ve been noticing this a lot the past several years. The really crazy part is that it seems to be older people, while folks my age and younger seem to be more polite.

There is nothing subtle about it, I’ve found it glaringly obvious.

Have you noticed this too, and what could be the reasons? It all seems kind of backwards.