The Magic Words: Please and Thank You

    By Janine Nabua

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    26 Jul, 2024

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    In Mannerville, lived a friendly and curious little girl named Lily. Eager to explore and learn, Lily often forgot to use her manners, especially when asking for things.

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    One sunny day, Lily's grandmother, Grandma Grace, came to visit. She noticed Lily's lack of manners and decided to teach her a valuable lesson.

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    "Lily, my dear," Grandma Grace began, "did you know that there are magic words that can make everyone around you feel happy and appreciated?" Lily's eyes sparkled with curiosity.

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    "Magic words? What are they, Grandma?" Grandma Grace smiled. "The magic words are 'please' and 'thank you.'" Lily decided to try using these magic words.

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    The next day, Lily went to the park with her friend Timmy. When she wanted to borrow his red kite, she remembered Grandma Grace's words and asked, "Timmy, may I please fly your kite?"

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    Timmy smiled and handed her the kite. After flying the kite, Lily returned it to Timmy and said, "Thank you, Timmy. That was so much fun!"

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    Lily continued to use the magic words throughout the day. At lunch, she asked her mom, "May I please have some more juice?" and later, she thanked her dad for helping her with homework.

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    In the evening, Lily sat with Grandma Grace and shared her experiences. "Grandma, you're right! 'Please' and 'thank you' are magic words. They make people happy and everything nicer."

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    Grandma Grace hugged Lily. "Yes, Lily, good manners are like magic. They show respect and kindness, and they help us build good relationships with others."

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    From then, Lily made it a habit to use her magic words everywhere she went. She became known in Mannerville for her good manners and friendly nature.

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    Whenever someone asked her how she made so many friends, Lily would smile and share the secret: "Just use the magic words 'please' and 'thank you.' They make everything better!"

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    And so, the story of Lily and the magic words spread throughout the town, teaching everyone that good manners can make the world a kinder, happier place.

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