Faith's Amazing Leads

By the way, my opinion piece is about manners: why they are dying, how they are important for success, and we should teach them to our children (or the next generation).

Here are my leads:

Contrast and Compare

Long before cell phones were invented and multiple social networking sites were available, people would actually talk to each other, engaging in conversations about their interests and current events. Children would tell their parents about their day, not text under the table about how annoying their parents are. And if two acquaintances walked by, they would greet each other. Today, if two friends walk by, they may not even acknowledge the other. Our manners are gone, but we desperately need them back.

Rhetorical Question

Where have our manners gone? Technology has made us less courteous of those around us. We will pick up calls from someone we barely know, while having dinner with a long time friend. We don’t listen as well, concentrating on tapping words on a device to update our status. Our common courtesy has gone to the way side, and we need to do everything to bring it back.

Direct Address

As you pass a teacher, an acquaintance, or even an old friend, do you take the time to greet them and ask how they are doing? Many don't. Do you take calls or return texts while having a meal with your family? Many do. We are losing our manners and we need to bring them back.