The Decline of Manners in Modern Chinese Society

Mainland Chinese behavior reflects a troubling normalization of selfishness and lack of manners shaped by cultural and political influences.

### The Decline of Manners in Contemporary Chinese Society
* 😠 A recent incident in a California matcha shop showcased a Chinese couple's **aggressive confrontation** with employees, highlighting a **troubling behavior pattern**.
* 🤔 This aggression can often be attributed to **societal pressures and evolving mannerisms** influenced by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), affecting even **younger generations**.
* ⚽ A notable example occurred during a World Cup qualifier match in southern China, where a Japanese fan faced **mob harassment**, illustrating **nationalistic fervor** and a **sense of entitlement** among Chinese fans.
* 🚉 Instances of selfishness are prevalent, such as a woman refusing to yield her seat on public transport, indicating a **broader cultural normalization of such behavior**.
* 🌍 A foreigner observed a woman and her son discarding trash on the street, demonstrating a **disconnect from social norms**, as they argued their actions were **justified**.
* 🛒 Even in everyday scenarios, like shopping at Costco, behaviors such as **cutting in line and littering** are normalized, reflecting a **lack of awareness about societal expectations**.
* 🏬 Public spaces are often misused, with individuals **lying on the floor of stores to escape heat**, showcasing a **collective disregard for shared environments**.
* 📉 The erosion of traditional values in China, particularly post-Cultural Revolution, has led to a society where **individualism and competition overshadow** communal respect and cultural heritage.

Chinese people lack manners explained

China Insider with David Zhang

Examples of Unmannerly Behavior by Mainland Chinese People

A Chinese couple fights with matcha shop employees in California.

Another Chinese couple reacts aggressively to a street performer's prank.

Chinese soccer fans mob a fan wearing a Japanese jersey after a match.

A woman refuses to give up her seat on a train.

An older woman tries to put her shoes on a younger woman's seat on a train.

A woman and her son litter on the street and argue with a foreigner who confronts them.

A man blocks a train cart, claiming his feet hurt despite having a standing ticket.

Analysis of the Root Causes of the Behavior

People take uneatable oranges from a decorative tree, showcasing selfishness.

The concept of 'free' often means taking as much as possible for oneself.

Tourists damage cherry blossoms in Japan to take photos.

While not exclusive to Chinese people, this behavior is prevalent among them.

The behavior is suggested to be ingrained from a young age and normalized within society.

An older Chinese woman takes a soda, pays for it, but throws the straw wrapper on the floor.

The narrator is shocked by the woman's lack of awareness of her actions.

The narrator felt embarrassed by the situation.

People sleeping on furniture in Ikea and using malls for air conditioning.

People lying on the floor of grocery stores and sitting on shopping mall staircases.

Issues with Public Toilets and Other Public Behaviors

Inappropriate behavior in public toilets (censored examples).

Examples of inappropriate behavior in elevators, on streets, and even in other countries.

The Impact of the Cultural Revolution and CCP Policies

The cultural revolution's role in the erosion of traditional Chinese values.

The CCP's destruction of traditional culture to eliminate moral restrictions.

Celebrating traditions connects people to their ancestry and moral values.

The contrast between the behavior of mainland Chinese and Taiwanese people.

Conclusion and Comparison with Other East Asian Cultures

The better perception of Taiwanese people compared to mainland Chinese.

Comparison of surface-level civility with Japanese, Korean, and Taiwanese people.

Mainland Chinese people have lost their original culture, values, and self-worth.