Comments on: My momma raised me right.

By: Frances

Frances — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 20:35:36 +0000

Sometimes I wonder… If I ever have kids, will I be that good at passing on the manners? I have definitely slipped on the “yes sir/yes ma’am” part. But, for a couple people in northeast colorado, the boys and I have changed forever how they are addressed. We would always call them “Miss Linda” or “Mr. Bryan”.. and get made fun of for it. But now quite a few people call them that without even thinking about it.

By: Stephen

Stephen — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:36:06 +0000

That’s beautiful. I’m going to have to start using the word friendcito.

By: Kyles

Kyles — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 03:36:48 +0000

Here in Sydney Australia the first time i heard someone say Sir or Ma’am was When you Em arrived at Port Hacking… I agree with you all saying is correct manners!! It’s a shame it doesn’t happen more here.

By: Sheila

Sheila — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:42:38 +0000

One thing that comes to mind is not a sir or maam but a Miss. When I worked at Brookwood and first started sewing I sat by a lady named Mabel and because she was a little older than me I called her Ms. Mabel and her reply was that she hadn’t missed a thang. So, needless to say i stopped calling her that and we became buddies afterwards so it was just Mabel…

By: Dani

Dani — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:07:04 +0000

I teach mine to say it too! When I was in college I worked for a man that fussed at me for saying sir to him. He told me he wasn’t my daddy. My reply was “no, you ain’t my daddy, but I’d rather not deal with my mama for not saying sir to you.” He finally gave up. I can’t imagine not saying sir or ma’am

By: Natalie

Natalie — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:44:11 +0000

My 12 1/2 month old will jabber her little noggin’ off (like I am supposed to know what she is saying) and she will look at me as if I am supposed to answer. My reply? I answer her with a yes ma’am, and then she goes about her business.

By: Nieca

Nieca — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:07:59 +0000

Every morning before Christopher leaves the house I say (and he now says with me), “yes ma’am, no ma’am, thank you, and please.” And then he grins with that sweet smile. That is great, Em!!!!

By: Deanna

Deanna — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:44:06 +0000

This is a good lesson for everyone…not just your students. I have to admit that I’m pretty good with the ma’ams and sirs for the same reason. Its part of being respectful and I’m working on it with Weston.

By: Amy Laboe

Amy Laboe — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 03:31:16 +0000

Love you!!! Good teacher stories always help me remember to be excited at work, instead of tired… besos.

By: chowle

chowle — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 02:27:17 +0000

A southerner often stands out in a crowd, because someone’s mama taught them politeness and manners. In some neck of the woods, it’s called “home trainin’” – - We miss you, Em.