If the world didn't have manners, it would be bad. At mealtime, people would put their feet on the table and maybe even have food fights. People wouldn't say, "Please," "thank you" or anything like that. I think manners are very important for our world.
Jordan, 8
Clover Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles
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Manners show what kind of person you are. If you have good manners, people will think you are reliable and responsible. If you have bad manners, they'll think you are a poor, dirty slob and a disgusting person. They won't like to hang around you or be your friend. I don't have good manners but I'm trying to improve them.
Daryl, 11
Bitely Elementary
Rosemead
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If you didn't have manners, it would be disrespectful.
Korie, 8
Justice Street Elementary
West Hills
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Manners show you care about people.
Ethan, 6
CHIME Charter Elementary
Woodland Hills
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Whenever I burp, I say, "Excuse me." Whenever I would like for somebody to open the door for me, I say, "Please" and then "thank you." Being polite is very important because it makes you look good. What people think of you depends upon it.
Katherine, 10
Newcastle Elementary
Reseda
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Manners are important because you don't want people to think you are rude.
Luis, fourth grade
Sixth Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles
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If you don't have manners, no one in school will like you. If you have manners, you will have many friends.
Christ, 9
Keppel Elementary
Glendale
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My karate teacher says manners are good because we need to set an example for our brothers and sisters.
Genny-Bug, 10
Oakmont Elementary
Claremont
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"Please," "thank you," "excuse me." Do you have manners? Are manners important? Why or why not? Explain your response.
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