Remember when people were polite? It’s been a while, but I can. They acted with civility because they were taught to be civil. And it was expected. Now manners are a forgotten relic. And that is a shame. Everyone benefits when we’re kind to each other. It doesn’t take any extra time, but it pays off. This week’s letter from a teacher who has tried to instill these values in her students, but parents don’t seem to care.