I'm HUGE on manners!
"Please", "thank you" and "may I?" are strictly enforced.
Table manners are taught from the time they can sit to the table. No yelling at the table, chew with mouths closed and don't stuff.
One of my biggest peeves is the sing-songy "I'M DOOONE!!" as they try to get down from the table.......NOPE! You sit there quietly until everyone is done and you are excused.
They actually learn very fast. Then parents start saying things "She says thank you every time I give her a drink!" as if the child has just explained rocket science...
