05/03/2010
Stress and job anxiety eroding British politeness
by William Hobson
The world famous British characteristics of good manners and polite behaviour are dying out, a new study has claimed.
According to a survey of more than 1,000 adults conducted by private health care provider SimplyHealth, stress at work is eroding our once famous national character. The negative effect of daily anxiety and distress means that chivalrous behaviour and a helpful attitude is increasingly regarded as too much effort to sustain.
More than eight out of ten people would not give up their seats on the bus, the train or the tube; 86% of respondents said they would not offer to carry bags for others. Even at work, around half of people said they would not offer to make cups of tea for colleagues.
The desire to help others often requires a positive outlook in the first place; many people can be reluctant to help others if they themselves feel worn down by stress and anxiety. Hypnotherapy and other types of cognitive behavioural therapy can be of use in tackling these negative emotions - returning the desire to make life a little easier for everyone, even strangers.
Mental Health expert Dr Christian Jessen, was quoted by the UK Press Association, as saying: "We all know that helping others is of benefit, but many people don't realise that getting active to help others can also improve your mental and physical wellbeing.''
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