The other day I was waiting in a packed restaurant in a party of two when I watched a young woman waltz her way through a throng a people and make a beeline towards the hostess. She was wearing a tight tank top and yoga pants to show off her figure, and it was not likely that she was actually coming from the gym.

She seemed offended by the fact that people didn't drop everything they were doing to step aside for her. Without much hesitation, she made her way to the bar and was served in a matter of seconds.

You should never discriminate against or judge someone based on their physical appearance alone, but her attitude and air of superiority were sincerely aggravating. It was as if she felt there was a red carpet beneath her feet.

This incident bothered me because it plays into a bigger issue. People are so grossly entitled these days and expect instant gratification in nearly every faction of life. God forbid you have to wait for something or experience a slight inconvenience during your day. This generation has been raised on "yes" and 17th place ribbons, and the systemic effects warrant spoiled brats.

To add fuel to this rapidly growing fire, the fashion industry, and our ridiculously unattainable beauty standards have put us all in competition with one another. Everyone is searching for the best contouring tips and pining for the most likes on their most recent selfie. The fitness movement has turned everyone who wears a pair of Nike Roushe's, buys exercise apps and eats kale into an exercise guru and it is all shaping how we act as a culture. These factors prioritize how we view others.

Although I may have been a bit harsh on the woman from the anecdote above, who may have simply been meeting her friend for a drink, I still believe in common courtesy and human decency. In some cases, diffidence. No one person is above the other or should assume an all-time VIP pass. Showing complete disregard for others is not only rude but pompous, and I don't care if you're Matt Damon or Cher, you still have an obligation to the structures of society and inner kindness.

After all, it is easy to be kind and considerate. You just have to try it on.