First published 2010
Whoopi Goldberg examines the breakdown of basic politeness in modern society. She catalogs the countless ways rudeness has invaded daily life: people chattering on phones during church services, strangers touching pregnant women without permission, passengers mistreating flight attendants, and even a congressman shouting at the President. Goldberg applies her sharp wit and unflinching honesty to dissect how the disappearance of simple courtesies like "please" and "thank you" affects everyone's quality of life. She explores the growing disrespect that turns movie theaters into living rooms and public transportation into personal grooming stations. Through her observations, Goldberg reveals that the erosion of civility creates a shared frustration that connects us all. The book offers readers both validation for their daily irritations and Goldberg's trademark humor as a way to process the maddening reality of contemporary social interactions.
Genres: humor, american, non-fiction, 21st-century
Vibes: humorous, insightful, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-observations, social-commentary
Period: 21st-Century
224 pages · Hardcover · Hyperion