Although I would appreciate it if you tried not to sound so bloody sarcastic. Beelzebub himself ticked me off the other day for not getting the proper respect from you blasted cats. He came all the way from Pandemonium because he found out that the Captain had started calling me "mate." I said to him: it's a different world nowadays, Beelzebub. It's not as respectful as it used to be. People on mobile phones; people cycling on the pavement; people cycling across pedestrian crossings even when the lights are against them.
In the excerpt, a character expresses frustration at the lack of respect in modern society, even drawing the attention of Beelzebub, who disapproves of how he's been addressed. The character highlights the shift in social norms, indicating that the formality and respect that once characterized interactions have diminished significantly.
The character's complaints illustrate a broader observation about contemporary behavior, such as people being absorbed in their mobile devices and ignoring basic traffic rules. This reflects a sense of nostalgia for a time when respect and decorum were more prevalent in everyday life.
