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Manners

Oprah, Quit complaining or I’ll…..

by Lisa on April 5, 2011

give you something to complain about!  Did your mother ever say that to you?  If I ever complained to my mother about being bored, she would quickly say, “I’ll give you a few chores to help with your boredom.” Complaining squelched.  Thank you, Doodie for teaching me {Selflessness}.  I would never want to be that [...]

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Is “yes mam” a polite thing or an outdated Southern thing?

by Lisa on January 11, 2010

Do you expect your children to say “yes” or “yes mam”?  At school, are your children required to say “yes mam” and “no mam” or simply “yes” and “no”? Many of my students tell me that they are expected to say “yes mam” at home. Others tell me that their family says “yes” without the [...]

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