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[quote=Anonymous]I grew up UMC, but two generations away from poverty.

Teach children the difference between "can" and "may". I find myself silently parroting my mom with, "I don't know, CAN you?"

Along those lines, using "a" instead of "this."  As in, you don't say, " I saw THIS presentation" when you should say "I saw A presentation." Small thing.

Treat everyone with respect.  Look them in the eye. Be kind and generous with people.
Take coats as soon as people enter the house. Offer them a beverage straight away, and it doesn't have to be alcohol.
Ask about people. Be interested in their lives and build conversations around mutual interests.
Don't talk about money.
Be humble. As I tell my son, if you say you are humble, you aren't. 
Understand that some people are fighting battles you aren't aware of. (And don't end sentences with a preposition.  (Smile).
Don't be walking advertisements for Disney, etc. when it comes to clothing
Understand that it is okay to be quirky as long as you don't tread on others. 
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