Originally Posted by CCN
We dodged that bullet, thankfully, because DS(now 10) was terrified of strangers and wouldn't talk to them. Now she has social savvy. DS(now 8), meanwhile, couldn't sit still long enough to carry on a conversation. (LOL I don't have optimally functioning GT kids).

(phew)

"...social savvy." I love that.

I told DS that it's a matter of manners. I explained that when he was a baby and burped at the table, nobody thought anything of him not excusing himself. But they expect him to do so now. smile