Well, this surely was an “interesting” article. This article was all about the uncivil behaviors that anger many people. The top 5 uncivil behaviors are:
1. Failure to pick up after one’s dog
2. Littering
3. Illegally parked car
4. Graffiti
5. Aggressiveness towards others
The number of people who actually do social control to keep things, such as these top 5 uncivil behaviors are low. Not many people are willing to take a stand against another person. Some researchers found that the following factors influenced a person about whether or not to intervein on someone who has littered or fails to pick up after their dog: Responsibility, Legitimacy, and Getting angry.
I think most everyone has done at least one or two of these 5 uncivil behaviors. However, I think that most people see it everyday that it doesn’t seem wrong anymore. Overall, our country has become rude to others on the streets, there is graffiti all over in towns, littering, and what makes me really frustrated is watching people with no disabilities park in a handicap parking.
I agree that a person doesn't want to tell a person that they are doing something against the law. Personally I would be afraid that the person would have a negative reaction and become violent. I can see how people need to pick up after there pets in cities and towns but is it really necissary to do that when you are out in the country where most animals aren't locked up?
ReplyDeleteI would never approach someone about something like this, but I would definitely talk to myself about it while driving down the road. I have a serious case of road rage, so when I see someone parked illegally, I yell, but only through the safety of my car windows. If I get really daring, I'll even shake my fist, but only if I know that they aren't around to see me.
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