Manners Manners Manners

It is wonderful is it not when we and our children get complimented on their manners? All my children even the non biological ones have been praised for impeccable manners by teachers,parents,strangers and each other.I was bought up to use my manners at all times as I know most of us have been.In turn I have always started automatically from an early age in the art of manners.I believe though that it is imperative to practice what we preach,of course you say this is commonsense..........Oh I agree,but lately I have been stressed about accomadation issues etc,so have been strung pretty tight.I was very annoyed with miss two and her dawdling over shutting the fly screen,in a fit of exasperation and irritation I burst out with"Oh for goodness sake Breanna shut the blimmen door".

She looked up at me with her big blue eyes and said Manners Mummy ouuuu say peeaasse sank-oouu.LOL I was stumped I havent been lost for words for ages LOL  I immediately crouched down to her level and said I am very sorry Breanna I will say shut the door please and you are so good for teaching MUMMY  her manners. she cuddled me and patted my shoulder informing me it's ok ouuuu are a good girwl now wuvleyy manners.I was indeed very well corrected on my lapse in manners.I have heard many adults in many situations not using manners  toward the younger members of our society.

I know we get caught up in the daily grind but how are we to teach manners if we dont in turn use them.I think using manners should be as natural as breathing.I am very careful and make sure I am very well mannered to shop assistants especially the new and/or young ones,It amazes me how much they appreciate it and give me more than 100% in service.I have even been commended by some of them and a comment that they wish more mature adults would do the same.I was a bit surprised.So remember guys little eyes are watching and little ears are listening.Thank-you for taking the time to read my article have a lovely evening hugs Merle