Are People Getting Worse?
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- Advisory Notice! This is not our normal sort of video!
It's just me having a vent about how people seem to be behaving. Complaining. Demanding. Criticising. That sort of thing. Oh, but it is filmed against a beautiful snowy backdrop in North Yorkshire! And you get to see my secret shelter - everybody should have one of those.
Normal service will be resumed on Sunday.
#entitlement #complaints #demands #babyboomers #millennials
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What a beautiful setting for a rant! I think we touched on this subject during our wide ranging conversation last week and I certainly don't have any answers as to what's causing this phenomenon... I hope the walk helped to clear your head a bit though.
We did and it did! Thank you. I’m really at the end of my tether with all these legal experts who haven’t studied law and just assume it delivers what they want!
What a cracking day. Perfect conditions for an escape to my secret shelter!
*I NOW LIVE IN BULGARIA* and I have to say, I have noticed that people in the UK and the USA spend a lot of time ACTIVELY LOOKING for things to be offended by, I used to do it. Now I look back and its embarrassing, people don't behave like that here, but I was just a normal British person, LOOKING for things to be offended over.
I think it comes from the level of control the government and large businesses have over every aspect of your life; people take control of the tiny things they can.
That’s really interesting. I’m 55 and in reality, there has always been a complaining culture here, but I do think it’s got worse in recent years. People love to quote the law at you here. They haven’t studied it - the law is what they think it should be. You know, what suits them at that particular point in time!
@@WC21UKProductionsLtd - I absolutely know what you mean, I live my family in the UK but they often find things to be horrifying about that NOW I would not give 2 seconds thought to. Like a shop being closed when the opening times say it should be open - its. A BIG issue that has destroyed their day.
And the thing is - I used to be the same. But I do think it has got worse.
@@piccalillipit9211 I’m really intrigued by your idea that it’s influenced by the amount of state and business control over our lives here. That has only increased over time.
@@WC21UKProductionsLtd - The less control people have over their lives, the more they take control of the things they CAN. Eating disorders are not usually a result of wanting to be slim, more often a result of very overbearing controlling parents, people need to feel they have agency in their life, the mass surveillance and the fining for every tiny thing in the UK whilst simultaneously having no chance of buying a house or having a long term career is VERY oppressive, people feel completely out of control.
So they take control of what they can. There are about 7 park benches in my sister's village, but if her son [14] sits on one to listen to music, people are INSTANTLY out - videoing him, telling him to leave, what does he think he is doing, they will call the police if he does not leave. He is JUST listening to music, gone for a run, having a breather and listening to music.
But THEY control the bench. Its THEIR domain.
I'd have said it was a 20 something complaining, not a Boomer. Boomers wouldn't know what GDPR is. Trust me on this, I'm a Boomer, and I hadn't a clue 😂 but I was born in 62. It's like star signs. The closer you get to an overlap, the more you can say you are the next sign. I think you are Gen X, but I'm happy to be corrected. As for me, I hate people. I go on hikes to get away from them, check out my last hike, 😅 and when I'm at home, I just pull up the drawbridge and shut the world out. Thanks for sharing your rant.
Some of these Boomers know the terms. They’ve heard of GDPR and have a rough idea of what it’s about, the detail is just what they want it to be - you know, what suits them!
Thanks for watching and I will catch up with your latest video once I’m back at home - with my drawbridge up!
I am one year older than you and couldn't agree more. What is going on with people? There is so much talk of tolerance but everyone seems completely intolerant and impatient these days and yes, some have too much money from too little effort. I do enjoy yours and Tweedy's videos which are informative and humorous and a perfect escape from the mad everyday world. Do please keep them coming.
Cheers John. It does seem that we’re the most reasonable generation!
I’ve left the business that was making me deal with these people. I’m not missing it!
Thank you for your support and encouragement.
Let it all out me ole fruit. Keep smiling and keep enjoying... this work. It keeps me sane too.
Cheers Paul - wasn’t sure if I should do this, but it did help!
Just seen this....I am a 57 year old white man...I am with you....the world is going to hell in a hand cart...love the videos...
Thank you Michael! I think we are both Gen X. And from what I can gather, that's the best!
What's wrong with people ? I am 68 and worked from 14 yrs of age until I was 65. Without any breaks in employment, I was too busy to complain or moan, but it seems many are petty and small minded. I have dealt with many stressful incidents as a Fireman, Prison Officer, Forensic Nurse. So maybe your complainant has lived a simple easy life ? And nit picking is a bit of excitement to a small minded person. Carry on with your good work, and don't let them bring you down.
Thanks Phil!
Someone else speculated that people in Britain are like this over stupid small things, because they have so little control over the big things. I thought that was really interesting.
Anyhow, time has moved on since this mini-breakdown and I’ve taken a leap into the unknown. I’ll be taking about it on this Sunday’s video!
Thank you for watching and commenting.
Blimey 1968? The same year as me bro and I thought you were my peer. Sorry buddy. Yeah, the world is hyper sensitive and somewhat forensic - any slight glitch inn the service and they're off. Not all mind you so you have to keep it in perspective. Just come across your channel - I like the spirit and vibe. All the best - Have a great week ahead. Mark
Cheers WyeExplorer. This was an atypical video for me - I was having a bad week!
Glad you like the videos and thank you very much for the positive feedback - much appreciated.
@@WC21UKProductionsLtd A pleasure there. Yeah, I heard it was different for you. We all have to het things off our chest.
I watched this vid at the time of posting...I now understand why you decided to change course in life. You now look like the weight of the world has been taken off your shoulders. I'm 1968 born too and made a similar choice a few years ago ...You simply can't live to work, far better to enjoy your work to live ...the former is merely existing.
Yes indeed. Enough was enough. I do feel that a massive weight has been lifted.
@@WC21UKProductionsLtd I'm pleased for you sir.
I'll post it here as it's as good as anywhere available to do such atm...I look forward to a future vid where you get to delve into Romanic underpants :D ....Better known as the Vindalonda tablets.
@@philcollinson328 now there’s a challenge!
Third wife is the charm BTW.
This one had a lighter tone than normal. In the last two days I have been forced out of a McDonald’s by staff rowing with each other in venomous stage whispers, had a coach driver risk my life on a cross-country diversion from the motorway (I have a D licence-I know what speed a 50ft bus should be doing on a winding B-road) and I have just left my shopping at the self-service counter at Sainsbury’s after being misused by three staff in a row. I was going to write to all three corporations but realised they are all just crap and they will bring themselves down. I shall sleep well knowing I don’t give a toss anymore. It is social media’s fault, btw, not Covid, though the social media misinformation then is very relevant.
You’ve had a week a bit like mine! Thanks for pointing out that I looked rough the other day - it really has made me stop and think about what I’m doing. I’ve increased my Lotto budget and am seriously looking for a way out!
@@WC21UKProductionsLtd you actually looked like a man on top of his game in that intro. I’m glad he didn’t complain Fridayafternoon, ruin8ng your weekend
@AllotmentFox thank you! Yes, midweek is best if we have to deal with these people. Thank goodness it’s Friday!
As someone who spent thirty odd years dealing with the public whilst working for the NHS I can say that there has always been a certain percentage of the population who feel able to behave like entitled nobs.
That is absolutely right! But don’t you think it’s getting worse? Maybe it’s just me getting old and less able to deal with it.
I dont have to put up with it anymore thankfully. Retirement is such a blessing. @WC21UKProductionsLtd
Funny. I am 51 and put in a complaint on Thursday. Really upset me as it was going to cost me money (and I am genetically 47% Scottish!). Then the company politely explained, with evidence why I had stuffed up. I was forced to eat a slice of humble pie and apologised. 🇬🇧 🇳🇿
Good for you and sorry if the video reminded you of the humble pie eating! Thanks to another viewer, I can now advise you that, like me, you are Gen X!
I think.. the more people I meet, the more I like my dog.
Totally understand that!
People don’t have the same respect for each other. Dealing with workmen and getting ripped off is my biggest gripe.
Thanks Ted. “Rip off Britain” is alive and well. Sadly.
There's a Welsh phrase suitable for complaining gentlemen - dos a chwara [efo dy nain]. I'd better not translate it here. I hope you did tell him [or her] something similar.
Ha - I will look that up! Unfortunately I couldn’t because I was still working then - if I ever met him again, I would!
Do you realise just how many views this one got in that very short time? Yes, granted, the scenery is lovely and everything, but compared to that well researched stuff you travel far for and spend so much effort on? UA-cam is a funny old place! Or you might have just really hit a nerve here 😁
I know! No research, no content and a 10 minute drive from home! It’s almost as though the algorithm favours shallow videos!
I half expected this to happen with this one. Titles with a question in them seem to be popular. An implication of something controversial too, perhaps?!
*AND POSSIBLY A LITTLE BIT TOO MUCH MONEY* well its not a young person then is it LOL.
Oops - I've given the game away! Thanks for watching!
@@WC21UKProductionsLtd You are Gen X, same as me. BTW - came for the scenery, Im a displaced Yorkshire man.
@@piccalillipit9211 glad the scenery was worth it! It was a grand day. I don’t know if you follow the channel, but it’s normally about history!
@@WC21UKProductionsLtd I didnt follow you - but I do now :-D
@@piccalillipit9211 oh thank you - that always cheers me up! I hope you enjoy the “normal” content!
We are regarded as generation X who were born in 1968. It sounds the coolest generation at least.
Yep. And the most reasonable!
@@WC21UKProductionsLtd Indeed ...I was brought up to believe it was rude to unnecessarily complain ...2 decades working for customer services in museums taught me few others think that way these days. I quit and moved on to greener pastures.
I think that everybody thinks they are more important than me -Seems to fit the bill ? Anyway let it go Darren life is short and too short for some -Nice video 👍👍
Cheers James. It’s gone now! I get this sort of thing all the time with customers, but it seems to be increasing and on this occasion, the need to respond to a totally unreasonable email, scuppered my plans for the day.
I was also interested to do a slightly different sort of video and post it ad hoc. Last time I did that it damaged the view count, but this time it hasn’t. UA-cam is so endlessly perplexing!
Thank you for your feedback and for watching.
Around 6 years ago l returned to the UK after being away for over 10 years. I realy understand what you are saying. The UK was not the place l left. No one wants to take responsibility for themselves or there actions, its always someone else's fault. The country has become a nanny state and complete control over everything you do. Unfortunately, l loved my country but now l want to leave again due to the way people are nowadays. By the way l am a male Baby Boomer and apparently its a my fault 🤔😇. But "Ha" life is good and maybe people need to go and live and work in poor developing countries to realise how lucky they are. 👍
That’s very sad, but I totally understand. I love this country, but I don’t like it much at the moment. If that makes sense.
It’s interesting. a number of people have commented about this nanny state thing and the amount of control the government and big business have over our lives now.
Someone else put forward the idea that the complaint culture is a result of that. People have such little control over the big things, they exert control over the small things.
I hope you’re able to stay. As you quite rightly say, there’s a lot that’s good here.
Thank you for your comments.
Scenery made up for it😂. Well done🎉
Thank you for your forbearance! It was a cracking day - we've had so much rain - it was really nice to have a proper winter hike.
A "proper" video on Sunday with a really interesting site - to my knowledge not available anywhere else on here!
The truly ironic thing is that you put up a video to complain about other people complaining. Then you go on a rant and complain and complain and complain but one of your top complaints is that it's everybody else's complaints that's the real problem.
And what kind of shelter is this that you go to looks like a pile of rocks to me. Any proper shelter over here on our side of the pond has a roof. Good day sir.
This content is aimed firmly at followers of the channel who will be familiar with the humour. It seems to have got out there a bit more than usual. But you are absolutely right, I have made a video about complainers, whilst complaining myself. That’s the intended irony,
We do call these pathetic walled structures shelters over here! They shelter from the wind at least.
Thank you for watching and commenting.
People are getting much worse these days...all ages, i am 62 and have the temper of a donkey, especially when i catch a red light...i can drive the 100 yards up my street and have already sworn at several people, Bikes without lights on, Cars with headlights blinding me, cars parked on double yellow lines, Cars parked on junctions....people driving too slow...people driving to fast...i think it is all down to the need to do things quickly then move on to the next thing....i have been trying to slow my life down for years, just take it slow and stress free...i have tried meditating but find myself getting angry with the silly American voice of the person doing the guided meditation, and anyway my nose get blocked up so i can't do the breathing properly...can i go and lie down now?
Brilliant! You conjured up an image with that meditating! Hey, at least we’ve got beautiful countryside to escape into!
Philosophers complained about this already 2000 years ago. But it sure feels that way. The reason might be that we are not around many people any more. Everybody is just in his own digital bubble.
Yes, I suspect part of this for me is getting old!
Hiding behind the keyboard is definitely a thing! It emboldens the complainers!
Thanks for watching and commenting.
I can't talk to you privately Darren....So will talk on a older post...I too retired a few years younger than you and invested in caring for high needs foster children in our home..Pay it back/ forward mindset . Your commentary nigh on broke my heart ..Been there and know it well regarding business pains in the arse. On the lighter side, I've thoroughly enjoyed backing your endeavours and huge success recently.
When you know it’s time to go…no regrets leaving the business.
I like what you did - what a great way to move forward. I’ll put that idea on my list for next year.
@@WC21UKProductionsLtd No regrets ......only smiles.
I was born July of '65, but I think, technically, I'm Gen X. (?)
I agree with you -- people are becoming more, I don't know, annoying? Irritating? Self-absorbed? Entitled? Jack-Assic? (My spin on it.)
As a Canadian, (a Nation renowned for being polite), I have to say it's just overwhelming at times, and I find dealing with humans to be exhausting. So, I bought 80-acres of woodland in the Willamette Valley of Oregon. I work out in my private forest; I feel the wind blow through me and hear the birds and see the wildlife. It cleanses the psyche and refreshes my soul.
Yet, even after that, I still want to stay away from people. Enjoying your rambles and rants.
Cheers from the Willamette Valley.
Thank you very much - it’s really rewarding to know that my “content” is being enjoyed in Canada. And yes, as a Brit I would think of Canadians as being far more polite and civilised. I’m sorry to learn that this tidal wave of entitlement is happening there too.
Your escape sounds fantastic. I would love to live in a forest!
Thanks for watching and commenting - very much appreciated.
My pleasure. Please keep up with your rambles and rants. I think your viewers are not "put off".@@WC21UKProductionsLtd
Anyone born between 1965 and 1980 is Generation X. So that is me and you labelled. 😊❤😊
1981- 1994 is Generation Y or Millenials.
1995-2009 is Generation Z.
Apparently, Generation Alpha comes next.
Since making this ranty video I’ve learnt that we seem to be the most reasonable of the lot!
@WC21UKProductionsLtd Undoubtedly. There seems to be a sweet spot where millennial self entitlement just seems to bloom. The question is whether Generation Z takes up their baton?
@@markstott6689 yes, it’s like they were suddenly schooled by the Boomers!
I'd say you were a Gen X mate, same as me (I'm only a few years younger).
I think there is something to be considered about the Boomers living through a period of great expansion, a time of plenty, spending an awful lot of theoretical "future money", and as you say "pulling up the ladder behind them".
*This accusation does not apply to the entire boomer generation*
So please, nobody shout at me. The "if you are not with us, you must be against us" thing has a lot to answer for as well.
Yes I've been advised tonight I'm Gen X. Read the description of that on Wikipedia and it's surprisingly accurate: I was a "latchkey kid" - had to let myself in after school because my single mother was at work!
I'm so glad I avoided being a boomer. As you say, they're not all selfish and entitled - my tongue was firmly in cheek. It was good to vent and the sun was out! Thanks for watching. A "normal" video on Sunday.
hi Darren , yes i think people ARE getting worse sadly
Yes they do seem to be. At least we can escape them in the great outdoors! Thanks for watching.
Because I'm worth it...
Yep!
I like the presentatiion style: but what were you in about
Thank you. To be honest, I’m not too sure what I was going on about in this one!
"He or She" careful now.
I know, I should have added, “them or they”!
@@WC21UKProductionsLtd
When I worked at a university we had to attend training. "Your Majesty" isn't an acceptable pronoun apparently.
Oh no! What are my family going to call me now?!
Where were you by the way - I need to go there.
On the western side of Ingleborough in the Yorkshire Dales. You can park on Clapham Old Road and head up from there., above Cold Cotes. It’s a less frequented route up the mountain. Hope you get to check it out!
Hi Darren, If going on a walk like that and in those wonderful conditions doesn't get it out of your system, then what could? Hope you're feeling better now.
I'm from '65 but didn't think that would make me a baby boomer, the third of four, so maybe I am🤔🤔
I think it's part of the process of the move into the digital world, it's always much better to be able to speak to someone and often whatever problems arise can be sorted out amicably. It's often quite a task to get to speak to someone too, if you do try then its press 1 for something or other, press 2 etc, etc. Maybe that brings people impatience to the fore. I know it's the case with me with cold calls, I'm afraid I just don't give to them the time of day. Often we pick up the phone and there is no one there.
Writing out a cheque!! gone are the days. I remember opening a bank account here and asking for one and I was told no one uses them, or trusts them, unless they are an official bank cheque. Do you still use them in the UK?
Striding edge in those conditions sounds quite a challenge, I've done Crib Goch a couple of times, I don't think I would do it again!!
What a fantastic place to just go for a walk. I'll tell you about my "Ruina montium" adventure another time (it even has a Wikipedia page). All the best.
1965 - you’re on the cusp there, David! Probably partly Gen X!
I get the digital thing, absolutely. I obviously won’t go into the details of this one, but basically the customer didn’t get what they want from a negotiation, so made up a spurious complaint about an email.
Yes, some of the boomers still insist on using cheques here! Talk about unsafe data!
I am very lucky to have this countryside to escape to. And my secret shelter!
Normal service on Sunday!
Yes, spotted the Gen X on another of the comments. For better or for worse it might make me a "Thatchers kid". I remember key events before Thatcher like the three day week or winter of discontent but mainly the change of music styles. I always remember listening to the top forty and my older sisters singing the chorus to "jilted John" (apparently it won the One Hit Wonder World Cup!!) I expect I joined in heartedly!!
I never answered your questions specifically:
- Age group. I think it won't be the elderly group, probably the mid range as the older generation would tend to want to speak to someone. And the younger generation would be stuck to there phone!! .... me too!!
- Are people getting worse? I don't think so. Life today is so very different though and information travels much much faster so we know more.
Now, that bottle of wine you found on the floor in your office needs opening!!
@@davidberlanny3308 I remember all that too. Cooking tea on a camping stove when the miners were on strike - those were the days! And as for Jilted John - still play that every now and then these days.
Sadly Tweedy's wine has long since been consumed, but I do have a bottle warming on the radiator...
I'd say it was a boomer, in this instance. But it could of course been any of them. I'm experiencing this demanding behaviour across the spectrum to be honest!
1967 here agree with all your comments. Bahhh some people find fault and criticise everyone else but in no way look inward. Keep up the the good work thanks for entertaining us. All the best Pete 👍
@@boris100ish thank you Pete! Yes, they’re so obviously narcissistic, but they don’t care!
You're Generation X.
Thank you! I’m happy with that! Thanks for watching and commenting.
I agree that people's behaviour has got worse but I don't necessarily think increased complaining about things is bad depending on the situation. Yes there is pettiness but there are plenty of genuinely reasonable grounds for complaint as crapness in the UK has been getting worse over the years, as though the can't-be-bothered attitude is being amplified. An example is inadequate staffing in businesses forcing you to take ever longer to get anything done, and frequent excuses for not addressing problems and making improvements, usually projecting back on the complainant and/or telling them they have to suck it up and deal with it. Where behaviour has got worse is general thoughtlessness, gormlessness, fannying about and inadequate self control. My home town has got more crowded with the house building over the years without a corresponding increase in space on the roads or public places, so it feels like people are more on top of each other now. This doesn't stop people from dilly dallying about at a quarter of my walking pace across the pavement, stopping in doorways, inattentional blindness from gawping at their phones, getting disproportinately angry, or even violent, over minor things (e.g. road rage), or just generally acting as if no-one else exists but them. One noticable irritant that has got worse in my observation is the number of badly trained dogs since the pandemic. I am neutral about dogs in general but I don't want your dog charging up to me, nearly knocking me over, and leaping up at me whilst you completely fail to call the dog back, and please, when using pavements, use some spatial awareness and don't consume the entire width of it if there are people around you wishing to pass whilst your dog is sniffing every square inch of the verge, and finally, hanging full poo bags on tree branches is not an acceptable way of disposing of them.
I had the very same thing happen to me a few weeks back when I was filming at Hadrian's Wall. Some dog walkers came along and both their dogs ran up to me barking quite ferociously. They didn't seem to like my monopod!
The owners casually caught up with them and meekly called them off. No apology. Just, "they don't normally do that" - as though it was my fault!
I won't go into the details of the incident I'm grumbling about in this video, but basically it was a completely unfair complaint, issued I believe, because the individual couldn't dictate the terms of a negotiation and couldn't deal with not being in charge. I get this a lot. They love to quote the laws of things like GDPR, but they haven't studied the law - they just assume it delivers what they want!
Normal service will be resumed on Sunday! Thanks for watching and commenting.
I agree with Tweedy: This was the most stylish rant I've seen in a long time! I hope youtubing it off did the trick!
It helped and I’m calming down now!
Weve all smashed up ice in anger 😀
It works!
Beautiful scenery and well framed. Lighting must have been tricky. I have a pet peeve, which is putting labels on people. Each of us is an individual with all that entails. I believe, with no evidence, that people havn't really changed much, but their opportunities to annoy have increased. "Disgusted of Tunbridge Wells" had limited means of exposing their views. Love your videos and thank you.
Thank you. Yes the light was great, but that brings the challenge of shadows!
Everything seems to have to have a label at the moment. Until this video, I didn’t realise I was a “Gen X”! I’ve looked up the definition of that and it does, broadly, describe the economic circumstances of my life.
There’s so much regulation now - like GDPR in this instance - that enables irritating people to accuse and complain!