Be Yourself
This isn't a fool proof method. Bialik said that she wishes she could butt in sometimes. "There were a handful of times when family members clearly expected a 'thank you' for a gift, and I was very tempted to whisper, 'Say thank you!' But we have stayed the course and our older son now remembers with just a gentle nod from us if he forgets. He is spontaneously authentic and he also knows the value of politeness," wrote Bialik
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