I agree. It depends a lot on where you live. In CA, people won't even look at you for fear they may even have to say hello to you, forget having them open doors for you when your hands are full carrying two kids. I found my experience in Texas much different. People are always opening doors for me, will look you in the face to strike up a conversation, help put my grocery cart away for me when I am struggling to load the car with food and kids, and children are still taught to say "ma'am" and "sir" when referring to adults. I am sure eventually this will change, but it generally seems like people everywhere are too consumed by their own life to recognize someone needs help or even care to help if they do see it. Maybe as adults we just need to lead by example, and remind our children to help others in need.