Is it important to have good manners?

Some people stick by them, but others say they’re old-fashioned and unnecessary.

For hundreds of years, people have been taught to mind their manners, whether that means taking their elbows off the table or not talking with a mouthful of food. But manners are always changing. About 100 years ago, children weren’t supposed to speak unless an adult spoke to them first. Now young people can make their voices heard in school, at home, and in public at events like climate protests. Manners also vary. In the US, making eye contact is polite, but in parts of Africa and South America, it can be rude. Some people say manners show respect for others, but others think they’re just random rules. What do you think—is it important to have good manners? Yes—manners are a form of kindness Good manners cost nothing but really…

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