MANNERS: We know we’re preaching to the choir, but when did manners become passé?

Loud, profanity laced conversations at restaurants, off-color remarks when first meeting someone, ramming a shopping cart into someone at the store are just a few things on our pet peeve list.

Let’s have a primer, shall we? After all, as the proverb says, “Manners maketh the man.” Emily Post spoke of the three principles of etiquette — consideration, respect and honesty.

EmilyPost.com features pages of tips on how to conduct oneself, in person, online, on the telephone, at work and more.

There are many places to learn how to conduct oneself, but we can remember learning these things even before we went to kindergarten.

Listen. Keep your hands to yourself. Cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough. Say ‘please’ and ‘thank you.’ Share.

Don’t yell. Take turns. Do not interrupt. Be kind.

Put down your electronics when speaking to someone, or when listening. Open doors for others. Look people in the eye when speaking to them. Stand when shaking hands, and shake firmly, but not bruisingly.

Don’t make fun of anyone. Use kind words. Give compliments.

At the table, chew with your mouth closed. Don’t talk with your mouth full. Don’t slurp.

Respect other people’s privacy.

Most of those were things we should be teaching our children.

For adults, dress appropriately. Be mindful of your language. Put your phone away.

Say ‘excuse me.’ Learn people’s names.

Step outside to answer a call. Use a turn signal. Push your chair in when you leave the table or desk.

Knock before entering. Help someone who is clearly struggling, like someone trying to reach something on a high shelf at the store.

Learn to say you are sorry.