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Lack of respect and rudeness -

Basic manners have fallen by the wayside quite a lot in recent years. Perhaps too much social isolation has made people forget how to act in public?

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Lack of respect and rudeness -

It's not an excuse though. Treating people in a way that would be considered disrespectful just a few years ago has become normal today. When someone does have basic manners it can actually come as a real surprise.

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Me, me, me mentality -

Perhaps one of the biggest results of social media has been the acceleration of individualism to new heights. Inflated egos are everywhere, and social media narcissism is on display 24/7.

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Me, me, me mentality -

Maybe social media validation has made some people believe their own BS. Whatever the reason, being all about number one is a big trend in today's society.

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Overconsumption -

Rampant individualism has fueled overconsumption, as the "me, me, me" brigade trash the environment by buying stuff they don't need and probably can't afford.

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Overconsumption -

In a disposable culture, overconsumption is barely given a second thought. People buy things knowing they don't need them or not caring that what they buy won't actually last.

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Ending relationships abruptly -

And that disposable mindset isn't limited to just objects. People find it easy to walk away from their relationships with others too knowing there's always someone new just a ping of a dating app away.

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Ending relationships abruptly -

Choice seems to be the enemy of lasting relationships, as people look for their "perfect fit." Is it a real person or just an idea? They probably won't ever find out.

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Family vloggers -

Again, people have normalized giving away their privacy with social media use. But family vloggers take it to a new level, monetizing their kids' lives before they're old enough to object.

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Family vloggers -

Putting your child's life on the internet for the world to see can be abusive and exploitative, not to mention it can even put the child at risk from nefarious people who creep on the web.

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Flagrant stupidity -

Stupidity has been glamorized to a whole new level, infiltrating the highest echelons of business and politics, areas once associated with people of intelligence.

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Flagrant stupidity -

Again, the internet has given everyone a mouthpiece and the ability to sprout their views. We're exposed to more fringe stupidity than ever before.

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Instant gratification -

Convenience and instant gratification are hallmarks of modern society. But just because we can have something immediately, should we?

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Instant gratification -

It's all too easy to get your card details out, to order clothes or buy food online without really thinking the purchase through, just to "feel better" momentarily.

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Wars continuing -

In the 21st century, is war ever really justified? We know better now or at least we should. But turn on the news and there it is.

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Wars continuing -

Mindless suffering continues despite populations becoming more educated and affluent. Will it ever be something that ends?

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People victimizing themselves when offended -

People love nothing more than to be offended by something in this day and age. And what's more, offended people seem to feel victimized by what they've taken personally.

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People victimizing themselves when offended -

Not liking what someone else has to say doesn't mean they're attacking you. It's normal not to see eye to eye with others on some topics and that doesn't make you a victim. 

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Social media validation about everything -

Certain people seem to live just to post a highlight reel of their life on social media. Every aspect of experience has become performative.

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Social media validation about everything -

It's as if something can't be enjoyed in real time unless it's been caught by the camera lens first. If you didn't record it, did it even happen? 

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Lack of empathy -

Although people are willing to get behind a cause if it's something that's trending on social media, they'll rarely stand up and make an effort to show kindness to those around them in real life.  

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Lack of empathy -

It's easy to feel sympathy for compelling narratives depicted online. But what's happening in your community? Humans are complex and (a lot of the time) difficult. It's a lot easier to feel sympathy for a one-dimensional character online than for the real people close by, whose messiness and imperfections you might be all too aware of.

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The expense of basic goods -

The price of even the most basic necessities continues to rise and rise, with no end in sight. A trip to the supermarket has become depressing.

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The expense of basic goods -

If you feel like you just live to work and pay for groceries, you're not alone. Money doesn't go as far as it used to anymore.

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Lack of critical thinking -

Many people have been taught what to think instead of how to think throughout their school years. This has left them unable to find solutions in work and in life due to a lack of critical thinking skills.

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The glorification of influencers and celebrities -

The rise of social media influencers has begun to compete with the societal obsession with celebrities. People look to them for advice and take what they say as gospel.

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The glorification of influencers and celebrities -

The lives of these people play out as news, and they're given as much (if not more) attention than the bigger political issues of the day. It's madness! 

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Lack of accepting responsibility -

People like to blame others when things go wrong nowadays. It's quite rare to find someone who will hold their hands up when they're at fault. 

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Lack of accepting responsibility -

This lack of accountability is a really irritating modern trend, as people realize it's easier to stay ignorant than to own up and accept responsibility for their shortcomings.
Sources: (Cents + Purpose)
See also: How endless scrolling through social media can make you sick (literally)

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