People are talking about this more than ever, not only are kids not being polite but adults aren't either. Is everyone teaching manners anymore? Sometimes I don't think so.
There is always debate on some of these manners, but I think most of them are common sense, maybe they should be taught in schools, now there's another debate. See how many your kids know. These are manners that your kids should probably know by age 9 or 10.
I have worked in the food service profession for a long time. I always tried to anticipate people's needs and make sure they got what they ordered the way they wanted it. If they needed something I tried to get it to them immediately so they could enjoy their dining experience. So, it irritates me when someone who is waiting on me forgets something and then doesn't even apologize. Is "I'm