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As a kid in the 60's I wore a suit and tie to church as well as my father. My mom and sister wore dresses, hats and gloves. Heck, anything that was deemed important required us to "dress".

I did and still do always hold the door for whomever is behind me, get a thanks about 50% of the time. Please, thank you and manners were expected and taught in my public school, and we got graded on manners.

My son went to a Xaverian Brothers high school and order and decorum was mandatory. He is a gentleman and now my 6 yo grandson is a perfect gent. On his report card the comments were what a perfect gentleman he is and how kind he is to everyone.

Respect is the issue, and has to be taught in the home from a young.