Originally Posted by
BOShappyflyer
Having said that, just because it's a "dog-eat-dog" world doesn't justify that it's right. It doesn't justify the behavior or that people should forget what common courtesy is. (i.e. like in the extreme case where a child is run over by a vehicle, and people just walk right by).
While I agree with you that right is right, and I will continue to do things like hold the elevator door open when someone is coming in instead of pushing the close button, get up from my seat when an old person needs a seat etc; I will also say that if you live in China or spend enough time there you will understand that common courtesy isn't as clear as day and night. In the west where there are many resources for the population (eg US), then it's easier to sit on the high horse and say things like common courtesy and wait in line.