Do you think you are a well-mannered person? Give examples.
Why do we have manners? What social functions do manners serve?
What culture do you think is the most polite? Why?
Is 'ladies first' a polite idea, or is it sexist? Should men do things for women like pull out their chairs at a dinner table or wait for them to go through a door first?
What do you think are some good and bad manners?
What advice would you give a foreigner visiting your country who would like to show good manners?
To what extent is the idea of good manners used to control women's behavior in society?
What manners are found only in your country?
Can too much politeness stop people from having fun?
Do you say "hi" to people even if they are strangers? Why? Why not?
Is it difficult to know what is polite and what is rude? When have you been unsure?
Should certain manners be made into law?
Can you think of some good manners that are bad manners in another country?
Do people have more manners now or in earlier times?
Can manners affect your success in life? Why/Why not?