re: Chivalry seems to be dead to these young men nowadays and they are idiots

Having good manners and being polite not only shows respect for others but also for yourself. It's important for everyone.

I enjoy being polite to others, and I think it's contagious.

I think manners are a good indication of one's upbringing, so I try to represent my family the right way.

When I'm eating at a restaurant with others, I'm very mindful of how my party speaks to the wait staff. Saying "please" and "thank you" to them says a lot about a person's character in my opinion.

It's a good test on dates as well...