In this case, I’m referring to the notion that we all make minor sacrifices in our daily interactions in service of a “greater good” for everyone.

“Following the rules” would be a simplified version of what I’m talking about, I suppose. But also keeping an awareness/attitude about "How will my choices affect the people around me in this moment? “Common courtesy”, “situational awareness”, etc…

I don’t know that it’s a “new” phenomenon by any means, I just seem to have an increasing (subjective) awareness of it’s decline of late.

  • @[email protected]
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    61 year ago

    I have been known to spread my elbows wide and then barrel straight through these groups to make space for the escalator riders behind me.

    • @Adulated_Aspersion
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      41 year ago

      With a quick “oh hey, sorry. I wasn’t expecting someone to stop here.”