SINGAPORE: Young people under the age of 30 appear
to have become more gracious, according to the Singapore Kindness
Movement's 2012 Graciousness Index.
The group of youths -- commonly called Gen Y --
showed marked improvement in graciousness, with their rating rising
from a mean of 5.9 to 6.3.
The Singapore Kindness Movement's General Secretary
William Wan said: "The educational level of our young people, their
exposure to different people and their opportunities for travel
also probably influenced the way they look at life. At the end of
the day, graciousness is being aware of the people around
you."
Babyboomers, aged above 50, still scored the highest overall. Their
mean rating is at 6.7, unchanged from 2011.
On the whole, Singapore recorded a stable level of
graciousness.
The index standing for 2012 is at 61, a slight increase from 60 in
2011.
1,400 residents took part in the survey about their own behaviour,
and those of others, with respect to social etiquette and standards
in Singapore.
According to the index, behaviour on the road and on public
transport continues to bug Singaporeans.
Fifty-three per cent of the respondents said their biggest grouse
was public transport passengers not making space for incoming
passengers.
Sixty-six per cent of the respondents surveyed were happy with the
way respect is shown for other religions and races.
- CNA/wm/fa