Comments on: Mind Your Manners, And The Rest Is Soon To Follow

By: Damien

Damien — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 03:32:37 +0000

I had nightmares about that scene where he shot the guy in his car at point blank range. I hate that kind of violence, definitely no manners for the Cohen Bros. Damiens last blog post..Create, Innovate, and Integrate

By: Crystal

Crystal — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:21:10 +0000

Great stuff here. Major kudos to you for teaching your son manners. Whether “sir” or “ma’am” are used doesn’t really matter, like you say… it’s the attitude that counts.

Can I get a hearty AMEN?!

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By: Jamie

Jamie — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:48:50 +0000

I actually believe that one of the greatest gifts you can give a child are the enforced until it becomes natural the words, "Please, thank you, excuse me, and you're welcome". They will make life much more easy than trying to live without them. Jamies last blog post..How High's The Water?

By: Jessica The Rock Chick

Jessica The Rock Chick — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:14:23 +0000

We always go round and round about this topic here. My nephew is from the south and he calls me Ma’am and I can’t stand it! I hear that and I feel like I’m some grandma on a rocking chair or something. He’s really the only one I’ve ever heard call me that except for the snotty kid bagger at the grocery store.

But…I also dont like being called Mrs. Rock Chick either. To the kids I am Miss Jessica.

Most of their parents allow this although we do have some kids that say “I wont be allowed too call you that”. That always kind of rubs me the wrong way, though, because I think it’s disrespectful to not address someone as they’ve asked you to.

Goes both ways, I guess. I teach my kids to call people Mr. or Mrs. Whatever unless told otherwise, but if they are told, then they should follow that persons wishes.

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By: Ivanhoe

Ivanhoe — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:47:11 +0000

I grew up with “Sir & Ma’am” as well. And we got corrected if loosing respect (by family or neighbors). Nowadays I’m afraid to correct any kid in fear to get talked back or be smacked. Sad but true. Have a great day!

By: Jeni Hill Ertmer

Jeni Hill Ertmer — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 02:17:07 +0000

Oh my yes, Shelley! You are way over the top in being right on with this post! As a child, I was permitted to call people basically by the same names as my Mom or grandparents called them. Thus, if we saw someone who was an acquaintance and they referred to that person my Mr. or Mrs. so-and-so, then I too was expected to address them in that manner. But if it was a close neighbor or friend and they called them by their first names, then I was permitted to call them by that name too. But, it was pretty much expected too that those close enough to be called by their first names were also expected to be listened to in my Mom or grandparents absence -kind of like a surrogate parent thing and shown the same respect I was expected to give my immediate family at home. Dissing someone then was unheard of -totally! By the same token, about 14 years ago, I took a job in Baltimore and the people who I was supervising/teaching all called me “Miss Jeni” and boy, I had a terrible time get accustomed to having the “Miss” in front of my name. Until one of my co-workers explained to me this was a southern -or at least a Baltimore tradition of showing respect for others. It just hit me at first that my clients/students were treating me like Scarlett O’Hara as the misstress of Tara or something. Yes, I did finally adapt once I understood the meaning behind the title. Manners are one of the most important lessons -or commodities, if you will, for making your way in the world. It smooths so many barriers if used properly and just think, if everyone, world-wide, used the best etiquette possible, would we -and so many others, be at war, killing each other. I didn’t mean to do a ranting comment but boy, just got on a roll with my showing agreement with you! Peace! And, always remember your manners!

By: kacey

kacey — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:03:04 +0000

Things sure have changed, haven’t they?

I do think ma’am and sir are more a southern thing. My youngest says Yes Ma’am to me…but usually only when he’s in trouble..

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