Why Is Saying 'Please' Harder at Home?

You ever notice how easy it is to forget your manners with your own family? I used to bark orders at my brother like he was my personal assistant—"Get me some juice!"—until one day he snapped back, "Say please!" That stung. Turns out, being polite at home is just as important as anywhere else. Now, I try to catch myself: a simple "please" or "thank you" goes a long way, even if it feels awkward at first. And when we argue (which, trust me, happens a lot), I try to talk about how I feel instead of blaming him. It’s wild how much smoother things go when we actually listen to each other. Maybe being respectful isn’t about grand gestures, but about the little things—like picking up after myself or just showing up when my family needs me. Who knew? 😅 FamilyDynamics #RespectAtHome #SiblingLife #Communication #FamilyDynamics #RespectAtHome #SiblingLife #Communication #FamilyRelationships