An Experiment

I twisted my ankle playing soccer the other day. I was trying to avoid a tackle and when I landed I came down hard on my right foot and went over on it. It was an accident, and I hold no grudge against the guy who got me, these things happen. Still though, it hurts like hell and I've had to hobble around.

However it has afforded me the opportunity to do a little experiment. I've been keeping track of peoples reaction to my injury. I've kept a log of how many times people showed common courtesy like holding open doors, giving up their seat, asking how I am, and so forth. The sad, sad fact is that common courtesy is not too common. A full 48% of people completely ignored me, never helping out in any way. What was even more sad was that some people that are my friends fell in to that group.

What has happened? How can society get to this point? I was taught to show kindness to others. It almost seams as if there is no point in doing it anymore. Everyone is only looking out for themselves. I guess I can only hold on to my way, maybe my example won't change anything, but at least I know I'm doing the right thing.