It is a shame that Singapore is becoming an increasingly ungracious society, says a tourist from Scotland, who observed that young people here fail to give up their seats to the elderly in the MRT.

The visitor, who was in town recently, noticed that this selfish attitude is a recent trend which did not exist many years ago.

It is sad to see the younger generation of Singaporeans disregard the elderly and those who are more needy, he says.

In an email, STOMPer Sad Scottish visitor says:

"My wife and I travel on the MRT when visiting your city and we have done so for many years.

"However, we have noticed that the youth of today are not so respective of their elders as those in the past were.

"They no longer pay attention to the signs asking them to consider disadvantaged passengers and will not give up their seats at any cost.

"Both visitors and locals are treated with the same disregard.

"Singapore was once a great place to visit but now it has come to the same level as most large cities around the world.

"Such a shame!

"Maybe this situation can be reversed but I fear not with the present generation."