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Originally posted by sexymama
Many of my young students have not been taught manners. I insist they say please, thank you, sorry for . . . (I don't like sorry without identifying what for as it doesn't feel sincere to me), and that they wait until the adults are done talking before talking (stand quietly waiting, don't interrupt.) It is amazing how many are not taught these skills at home.
AS for me and my children -- we are not perfect, but we have manners!
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Thanks sexymama, it's good to know someone is doing this!! I always hold doors open, and say thank you and please as much as possible, plus sorry and excuse me in applicable situations. Most of the time when people see you smiling at them while you hold the door open or something like that they'll say "Thank you" (maybe it's the area I live?), and I try to make sure to at least nod my head to let them know I appreciate their thanks, or say "your welcome".
I do notice that if you say thank you and such to people who normally don't, they'll in turn be a bit more polite with you.
I sure hope common courtesy doesn't die, it's amazing how simple things can bring a smile to one's face.