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kind of a good idea for a post but some of this stuff is just being a little miss judgey.  
 
example: people who breath with their mouths open have you ever stopped to think that that person can't get enough air when breathing through their nose and same goes to people that maybe eat with their mouths open a little.  
 
Maybe the guy with his hands in his pockets is more comfortable like that! Maybe they are a little shy who knows.  
 
As for things your mother teaches you I would expect things more like always cover your mouth with your elbow when you sneeze or cough, Hold the door for the person behind you, use your manners, Don't judge a book by its cover, ect. common sense stuff about being a respectable person without being overly judgy of others!

Well, I'm finding this thread pretty amusing now.  
 
Things your Mother should have taught you refers to things that the majority of us were taught but many people were not. I'm not specifically blaming Mothers, it's just a great title.  
 
If you are trying to advance in the world through your job, some of these are very helpful. Ask anyone who interviews people, ask the people who have been out on 40 dates through POF. lol Impressions are HUGE.  
 
Thanks for the feedback.

Someone may have taught these to us at some point, but we have long forgotten many of them. Not everything mentioned here will apply to everyone but I think everyone had valid points.

Lots of good things & good reminders. I have a few "my mother taught me" ones to add.  
 
1) Hope & work toward the best of times, but have a plan for the worst- make sure you know how to stretch a dollar if need be.  
 
2) Speak loudly enough that those close by can hear you, but not the whole room- in a restaurant for example your noise doesn't leave your table!  
 
3) An elder should never be standing while you are sitting. If there are not enough seats to go around (doesn't matter if it's a family gathering or on a bus with strangers) you give up your seat.  
 
4) Help often where you can. Whether it's mowing the neighbours grass because they're away or unable (or sometimes just because you're out there anyway) or volunteering with a group, or just holding a door or helping someone with their groceries. Being helpful and kind is never a bad decision.  
 
5) Never chew gum when dealing with the public or at work, it is extremely unprofessional.  
 
6) Unless you've been invited to do otherwise, you address people as sir or mam- If you know their names Mr. ___ or Mrs. ___.  
 
7) PARDON!  
 
Though I do still try & remember most of these, I must admit I'm pretty lax on some like #6 especially, now that I'm older, unless people are quite obviously older than myself, or I'm at work lol.