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Teacher Revives Politeness Lessons Using Miss Manners

3/30/2026

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A seventh-grade teacher in a suburban school has observed a decline in polite responses, with “yes, please” and “no, thank you” rarely used.
Despite reminders about proper etiquette, the lessons do not resonate with the students.
To address the issue, the teacher has introduced Miss Manners as a reference to reinforce polite communication.

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Story summary

A seventh-grade teacher in a suburban school has observed a decline in polite responses, with “yes, please” and “no, thank you” rarely used.
Despite reminders about proper etiquette, the lessons do not resonate with the students.
To address the issue, the teacher has introduced Miss Manners as a reference to reinforce polite communication.