tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166095269610054183.post4069661976709074262..comments2023-09-27T08:03:21.453-07:00Comments on The American Trip: Do Unto Others ... Everybody Else DoesDawn Scovillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00554969414278758734noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166095269610054183.post-34740109125127770412011-03-25T16:14:44.598-07:002011-03-25T16:14:44.598-07:00"Damned kids ain't got no manners" h..."Damned kids ain't got no manners" has been the refrain of people after reaching a certain age for many, many generations. My parents said it, my grandparents said it, and now (gasp!), I say it. It seems like we can't help it.<br /><br />But what I don't understand is why more people don't hold doors open. When I look back before letting the door swing, and a tottering old lady is there, and she smiles that big smile and gives a heart-felt thank you, I don't think there's a bigger payoff for a few seconds work to be found. It feels good.Dwaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01492777191897068982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166095269610054183.post-73706994038413600252011-03-25T15:09:24.035-07:002011-03-25T15:09:24.035-07:00I know my parents taught their three kids to have ...I know my parents taught their three kids to have manners, because I still practice them. I taught my three children to have manners also. Yet my grandchildren seem to have no manners at all. The exception is my 2 yr old grandson that lives with me. He already says please, thank you and you are welcome. He says sorry if he bumps into someone and gives "magic kisses" if someone is hurt. Adults could learn from this child. Why did my children stop teaching their own children to not chew with their mouths opened, or snap gum in public, open doors for people, let older adults sit on chairs on a bus, or say please and thank you when asking for something? I drilled it into their thick skulls when they were growing up. Going out in public today it is obvious that today's parents are not teaching their kids any manners either. We cannot blame the kids if they are not taught the simple basics of good manners at home.mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14332158651247749161noreply@blogger.com