Academic Corner

Etiquette Rules are Changing

I think the rules of etiquette need to be revised to be relevant today.

My son opened a door for me. He actually opened the door, stood aside and let me walk through. It took 20 years, but something I taught him finally clicked.  Don’t get me wrong, both my boys are usually very polite, to everyone else. Many people have complimented me on how nice and respectful they are, but I usually look around just to make sure someone else’s kid didn’t walk into to the room confusing the person speaking to me. Are we talking about the same kid I drop off at school every morning and say, “Have a good day! Love you!” to, which he responds by slamming the door?  I have given serious consideration to jumping out of the car and yelling, “Make good choices!” to him in front of the entire high school student body.  Since most …

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