In the past, people tended to be more angry. Direct feedback, physical punishments, people with nerves.
I find today’s people quite a bit friendlier, happier, and with less anger and upset.
On the other hand, they can be offended by small things, like getting a call.
The thing is, society evolves, but some people don’t. It’s likely to meet an older person that has a different behavior than what’s expected in the current society.