Well, concurrent with this decline in stewardship has been a decline in graciousness towards volunteers, so I see your point. I remember when I was younger,

Well, concurrent with this decline in stewardship has been a decline in graciousness towards volunteers, so I see your point. I remember when I was younger, every volunteering experience I had was a delight; people thanking me for my time, getting me free coffee "just because", etc. Some of my more recent volunteering experiences have been less pleasant.