Ask Amy: Grandchild would like to reject grandparents, for cause
I didn't think I raised my children this way. My other two children who are more outgoing always make it a point to greet people.
He says it is not necessary and that when he goes to his friends’ houses those families do not say hello to him, either.
I believe you should always greet people when they enter your home.
Are simple manners a thing of the past?
– Rude?
Dear Rude: I don’t believe that simple manners have totally gone by the wayside but because well-mannered people seem to be rarer these days, those who are polite really stand out!
You provide a bit of a clue to your son’s behavior when you describe your other children as “more outgoing.”
If your son is an introvert, or simply more reserved or shy, something as simple as a “hi” greeting in the kitchen might be a big lift for him. All the same, he should recognize that this is a worthy goal — and work on it.
I coached a shy young family member to use a “silent hello.”
When words fail, eye contact and a smile can go a very long way.
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