Has anyone observed a drop in customer service professionalism?

I recently had an encounter at a dental office that left me rather taken aback. During my visit, my dentist behaved in an unexpectedly unprofessional way, which has been a pattern building over several months. This experience makes me wonder if there is a broader trend in declining courtesy and professionalism among service providers. I am curious to hear if others have experienced similar lapses in conduct within their own encounters with customer service professionals, and if so, what your thoughts are regarding these changes in standards.

i’ve seen similar probs at a cafe recently - the staff seemed untenthusiastic, barely making eye contact. it does seem like a downward drift in customer service. hope things get bettar soon. i know it’s gotta be a tough market sometimes.

My experience has echoed what others have mentioned. Recently, I contacted a technical support service and found the representative more focused on following a rigid script than on truly understanding my situation. This approach left me with a feeling of being just another case number, lacking any personalized effort to address my concerns. Indeed, it seems that the drive for efficiency and cost-cutting is taking precedence over a genuine commitment to customer care. It might be worthwhile for companies to prioritize tailored service and proper training to help reverse this trend.