why are people so rude?
952864
that's what i'd like to know. \n\n\n They are basically not happy, thats why they want to vent it out on other people
936991
I agree that people are really too rude. I deal with the public at work, and people talk to me in ways they would never even talk to their worst enemies. I think a lot of it has to do with stress and frustration -- everyone thinks they're problem is the most important, most pressing in the world. And it is, to them. Just remember that no matter how rude other people are to you, the best thing you can do is dose them with kindness. Smile, speak softly and let them know that no matter what kind of crap they're dealing with, it's really not your fault.
1158540
I say hello to strangers when I make contact also, just a friendly Hello too, nothing to extravagant.  Usually I get a rude grin (usually made by a woman thinking she's better than everyone), rolling eyes or a look like "What the heck are you saying Hi to me for?" People have lost all manners. And also, I was in the store the other day pushing a cart, said "Excuse Me" to this lady and she just looked at me! It was like she didn't speak English or something, I don't know but people are rude nowadays.
406833
The problem comes from the definition of "Rude", rude simply means going against the normal social etiquette you're used to, so one man's rude is another man's polite.\n\nI'm english, we're big on etiquette, this is what a conversation might look like when I'm paying for my groceries:\n\n"That'll be five pounds please."\n"Thanks, here you are"\n"Thank you, here's you're change"\n"Thanks"\n\nSee, we just put the word "Thank you" everywhere, even when I'm giving *them* something I say it. Does that mean anyone who had that conversation and didn't say thank you enough (or at all) is rude? Well, to an English person maybe, but if you were to have that conversation in Finland, they'd think you were on drugs. In Finland you only say Thank You, if you really actually mean it (i.e. You'd say thank you if someone gave you a gift, but not if someone passed you the salt at dinner)\n\nIt get's worse, in England (and the States) it's polite to say "How are you?" or something when you meet someone. I now live in Holland and many Dutch people find that rude, since when we don't ask the question because we care, but because we're just being polite, making the question a lie.\n\nThe Dutch are big on "Honesty" to the degree where many English people find them hopelessly rude. I've had situations where I've asked for something in a shop and the person's just glared at me, slapped whatever it is down on the counter, muttered the price and gone back to generally glaring and looking angry at everything around them. It's not that they're meaning to be rude, they're just having a bad day and they don't see any reason to hide it.\n\nI don't find Americans that rude, they tend to say Please and Thank You, and they tend to make a show of looking pleased to see you when they meet you.
421115
I think people are ruder. So many people, including perfect strangers, don't hesitate to just say anything when it pops in their minds.\nThere's a bar that I go to regularly, and it just amazes me, the strangers that tell me what's wrong with my outfit (the pink shoes don't match the pink purse exactly) or how they think my hair would look better! That's just rude! I guess I was raised better than that, I would never dream of commenting on anyone's appearance, let alone a stranger. Unless my opinion was asked, of course.\nOut in stores and everywhere else, people seem much ruder. \nWhere it really irks me is in sales clerks. What ever happened to customer service?\nI think I blame a lot of this lack of manners on what we see on TV these days. The funniest lines in sitcoms are people putting people down, the language is unbelievable compared to even recently, and smartasses are so admired. I think people watch this crap all the time and think it's cool to treat people that way and talk like that all the time. It's becoming the norm. Bart Simpson didn't help matters any. The kids all think its hilarious to talk to people the way he does.\nThen it also seems like so many people walk around angry and with a chip on their shoulders. Whoever they happen to see gets it.\nThe references I see here to political correctness and more sensitivity: I think that was the case about 5 years ago, but, other than big corporations, that phase is passed. I don't see anyone overly concerned about it anymore. I don't think we're more sensitive, I think we are more hardened if anything. At least as to the verbal abuse we take daily.
578225
Many are rude because they are teenagers or extremely immature and they think they are sooooooooooo funny by doing it.  Some just put down anything to get points.  I think there are many who have very low self esteem and feel better about themselves by putting someone else down...it is a common thing for such people to do.  Sad, but true.
243702
People are mean every where
504032
People are very crude and u just dont have to trust them there are many people like that in the world and u have to learn to accpet the fact that they are mean. :) hope i helped.
1014231
some of these people are just rude, immature and way too bored to be of any use to the contributors in society.  i guess it's easy to be brave and snotty when you don't have to look anyone in the eye!!
360867
Just cuz people are rude.  He should tell them to grow up.
1075971
I believe it to be the immaturity of the respondent.  A lot of them have attitude and are just plain inconsiderate.  Others are just here for the points and they have to type something, being rude is quicker typing than just giving you a straight answer, which by the way they may not even know.  They feel safe doing this because of the anonymous nature of the Internet and take this opportunity to be the way they think is "Kuuuuuul."\n\nJust take a deep breath, shake your head and let it pass.  If there are threatening comments made click on the "Report Abuse" button under their Icon.  Good Luck with your questions and take care.
759739
i hate rude people! Even if they dont know what to say, they say something to get points. good luck!
657425
It is rude because most people who are doing it know and understand that it is considered a rude thing to do & do it anyway just to show their lack of respect/disrespect for others.
431977
some cultures do not follow the same protocols as us.  Religion, law, cultural differences play a big part.\nNow if you are talking about people you work with etc. and they work with the public or in close proximity to the public then it is rude.
164762
Yes there are some extremlly rude whop heads here. If they don't like what they read they need to go do something else instead of being hateful and rude.
512198
Because they are rude and have no manners.
107460
BECAUSE YOU'RE TOO SENSITIVE.  NOW SHUT UP!\n\n\nhehe, just kidding.  I dunno why people are mean.  Who's mean?  On here?  They're bored and looking for a rise probably.