Valerian, I totally agee with you on manners. There's just no excuse not to use them. My kids must have gotten sick of me saying 'please and thankyou', but it has worked, and I often get complimented on how nice their manners are :) My youngest (he's 11) even opens doors for ladies :D

It's noce to know I'm not the only one who corrects others on me and I. It's annoying coming out of the kids mouths, but WAY more aggravating when adults who know better do it.