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The New Norm

the new norm people seem more angry out of sorts with each others dissatisfied with life the new norm grandparents are two dimensional seeing their grandchildren on screen manners are out of date the new norm thank you notes are unheard of appreciation is answered with “no problem” people sit next to each other and speak through text the new norm more suicides unhappy people Utube is raising the children Their parents can barely feed themselves

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Marikate Kingston

Date: 7/28/2021 10:21:00 PM

"Manners out of date" Yes. "Everyone seems angry" I know why, but shall not say. Everyone is so entitled. How did this all happen? It's sad but true about all the things of which you speak. Thought I had taught my kids manners. but reviewed.. lift the food from the plate UP to your mouth. Watched a family of 4, all on their cells at a restaurant. YUC My mother would have hated it. Thank u cards always, pencil paper, the real thanks.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/30/2021 12:03:00 PM

Thank you Marikate; you get this.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 7/28/2021 9:02:00 AM

So true! "No problem" comes in my list of pet peeves right after "Sorry!"

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/28/2021 8:34:00 PM

I despise the term "no problem" - where is "you're welcome?"