I have a different take on it. I don't think that we have to be the product of our environment. It sure helps if one was raised with good manners and got a pop now and then on the rear when one didn't treat others with respect. But, I think people can be more considerate and polite, if they try. It just takes motivation and effort. A lot of folks, especially on the internet, take pleasure in being rude and ticking folks off. There are a lot of clods around who think that they are cool, but are really boors. I really don't have control over these folks and most aren't likely to change, so I ignore them and associate with them as little as possible. As far as dealing with them, all I can say, is get your money and forget it. When you try to help someone out by giving advice or giving stuff away, you have to ask yourself what your motivation is. If it's to get respect and gratitude, you're going to be disappointed most of the time. A buddy of mine is a retired high school principal and farmer. I think he has it right. He's favorite expression is, "People are pigs". Hopefully if I treat people with consideration and respect, it might get them to thinking. Maybe it could start a movement, but I really doubt it. I can only try to do the right thing most of the time.
