carla197592 wrote

I believe you should always use your manners. Yes, most do not nowadays but you need to be the positive example. Not follow the ones who have no manners and think it's okay.

Brook Grube wrote

I think they are very important and I am thankful that my parents taught/drilled both into me.

Joanne Bartella wrote

Very important! They show that we have respect for ourselves and others.

Valentino Caruso wrote

Learning and practicing good manners not only shows respect it is a kind of discipline that you have to work at and that can never be a bad thing.

Nick Tuono wrote

hat es euch nicht geschmecket?” which translates to, “Why don't you farteth and burpeth? Didn't you fancy the meal?” Seen as Kinda funny or rude by most in western society

Nick Tuono wrote

It is interesting how from culture to culture manners and etiquette may be different. Found this online....the German priest and religious reformer Martin Luther who used to say, “Warum pfurzet und ruelpset ihr nicht, hat es euch nicht ges

Carmelo wrote

Learning manners and etiquette are vital from a young age. One will carrry those into adulthood and be able to model those to their kids, family and friends alike

Jb wrote

Good manners is important, etiquette generally less so it often just rules that distinguish one group from another.

Brad Davidson wrote

For sure, no harm no foul as long as you truly don't make it about you or let it bother you in the least.

JHR BOB wrote

Isn't this an easy way to gently remind people to remember their manners?

JHR BOB wrote

'thank you'. These people are slightly startled and actually turn towards me and say 'thank you!' (con't)

JHR BOB wrote

Okay, so I have tried both. You would be surprised how people react when you casually say 'you are welcome' just as if they had said (cont')

Brad Davidson wrote

If you don't get a thank you, let it go with a smile. You have no control over another rude or angry persons manners only your own. :)

JHR BOB wrote

Do you say nothing to them or do you say out loud, 'you are welcome'?

JHR BOB wrote

How many times have you held a door open for a stranger and let them go first and they walk on by you without a 'thank you' ?

JHR BOB wrote

Manners and etiquette should NEVER go out of style!