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title: Rudeness Epidemic
description: Dr. Phil examines society’s lack of civility, from texting at dinner to reckless driving. Can we restore manners, or is rudeness here to stay?
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# [Rudeness Epidemic](https://www.drphil.com/dr.-phil-daytime/rudeness-epidemic)

 Written by [Dr. Phil Staff](https://www.drphil.com/dr.-phil-daytime/author/dr-phil-staff) | March 10, 2025

### Wednesday, March 12, 2025

From cell phones ringing in movie theaters to texting through dinner and reckless driving, rudeness seems to be everywhere.

Have we lost all sense of basic manners? Dr. Phil takes a hard look at society’s growing lack of civility and calls out the behaviors that are frustrating so many.

But this isn’t just a discussion—some of the offenders are sitting right in his audience! Can they recognize their own bad habits, or will they defend their rude behavior? Dr. Phil challenges guests and viewers alike to take a closer look at how everyday actions impact others.

Don’t miss this eye-opening episode as Dr. Phil confronts the culture of rudeness and asks the tough question: Is it too late to bring back common courtesy?

 

 

 

 

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