If you've all but given up on your kids learning good manners, Local Etiquette Expert Melanie Perko saved the day with her simple tips.

A Proper Greeting:

• Look the person in the eye
• Shake hands with your thumb up and 2 pumps
• Repeat the person's name outloud to help you remember it
• Make conversation by asking a question

A Proper Table Setting:

• Remember BMW -- B is for bread plate on the left, M is for Meat (or entree) in the middle, W is for water glass on your right.
• The fork and napkin go on the left and are married (always together)
• The Knife and Spoon go on the right
• Put the napkin on your lap when you sit down

A Two-Sentence Thank You Note:

• First sentence -- refer to what the gift was
• Second sentence --  take a stab at humor and tell about what you did with the gift

Cell Phone Rule:

• Just like chewing gum, texting and talking on the cell phone should be done in private!