I think what bothers me to be honest is not the figure type or even the idea of a perfect figure. It is the obvious lack of respect persons show for one another. I must be a dinosaur or something, but it seems to me that society has forgotten the meaning of etiquette. My parents were, as I am as a parent, very strict about how we present ourselves to others.
I was taught that etiquette was not to appear polite but rather to never make someone uncomfortable with your behaviour. I am frankly shocked and unsure how to react in such situations.