Differences in culture
I don't want to get too much into this since I'm still @ work, but I have noticed that Americans in general have gotten to be quite lazy about damn near everything. Relaxed education standards results in relaxed work standards...which then turns into relaxed appearences. From there it all goes downhill. We used to at least go outside and enjoy ourselves, but now instead we watch TV to see other people going outside and enjoying themselves. Intresting, no?
We in America are now a glutton of instant gratification mongers suffering from the "me first and only" syndrome. It is quite disappointing to say the least.
*disclaimer* I am an American and I'm wearing my asbestos undies....flame away!