[Rowlf]

I don't think manners are taught much any more sadly. Not many children say 'Please' and 'Thank you.' these days. Parents cannot be bothered spending time teaching table manners either as most just sit with meals on their knees in front of the television not at a table. I am happy to say my own grandson is being brought up as I was and as I brought up my two children. He rarely forgets please and thank you and always asks if he may leave the table and says 'Thank you for my ....' which ever meal it is. I think speaking loudly on a mobile phone or playing loud music etc is widespread as most folk are just plain selfish with no regard for anyone but themselves. It is very very sad.