Does it indeed take a village to raise a well-mannered child?  Amanda, who was working a booth for her boss, was appalled when kids walked up to the candy bowl on the table and just grabbed a handful, without saying “thank you”.  She asked one kid, “what do you say?”, hoping to prompt a thank you.  Instead she got a vacant look from the kid and a glare from the mom for Amanda having the audacity to point out her kid’s lack of manners.