So it's come to this

I read an article in the NY Times today which addressed a societal problem that has bothered me for some time now - the pervasive lack of common courtesy amongst strangers. Here's a synopisis:

Op-Ed Contributor

All Apologies

By HENRY ALFORD

Published: November 10, 2008

I sometimes find strangers’ manners so lacking that I have started engaging in an odd kind of activism. I call it reverse etiquette: I supply the apology that they should be giving me.

I question the author's solution; however creative it may be. Still, I suggest you check out the full article.