Asshole Quote by Douglas Coupland
“Remember how, back in 1990, if you used a cellphone in public you looked like a total asshole? We're all assholes now.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Digital Age Reflections, Douglas Coupland, 2015
Public cellphone use once signaled rudeness; now ubiquitous tech makes everyone seem impolite.
In simple terms: Tech use was once stigmatized, now it’s common.
Key Takeaway
Accept changing social norms.
Themes
technology
social behavior
norms
Mood
humorous
critical
Type
cultural
observational
When to use this quote
- social media
- public spaces
- workplace
- school
Key Concepts
cultural shift
public perception
digital etiquette
Questions to Reflect On
- How does constant connectivity affect respect?
- Can we reclaim politeness?
A Different Perspective
Normalization may erode etiquette.
