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All kids need to be taught how to talk to adults who are friends of their parents.  No one is looking to have a real conversation with a teenager.  The kids need to learn how to say hello, nice to meet you, etc.  . . , how to respond if a handshake is offered, how to look interested and polite.  The whole thing is a 3-5 minute exercise in meeting people and then moving on.

It is not easy and it does take some practice.  We have friends with older kids who we were always impressed by their politeness and social skills when they would come in while we and other parents were around.  So -- we asked.  Practice.  They had stolen from parents of older kids, etc. .  .And, you practice.  Practice with you.  Practice with relatives (aunts/uncles), practice with friends who already know your kids.

They are learning important social skills.  How to make polite small talk.  How to exit a room politely.  These are good to know.  You can promise them that you will break things up after a few minutes.  Again -- an adult does not want to be impolite either so they will keep things going.  Dad saying -- you guys off to the game?  Go grab something to eat, etc. . . breaks things up.  Work on polite departure.  "Nice meeting you"  "Good seeing you again."

End result is that people will think your kids are nice and very polite (and wish their kids were the same).

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