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About This Video

In this delightful twist on a classic theme of “helping an old lady across the street” we find a hip teenager absorbed in his music with his buddies at a busy crosswalk. Without warning, a silver-haired octogenarian suddenly jolts him out of his world by asking him an unexpected question. We all enjoy a timely lesson in manners while the song, “Hold my Hand” accents this charming moment. Good Manners…Pass Them On. This message playfully portrays the classic scene of helping an elderly lady across the street. In a plot twist that both teaches Good Manners to our young hero and all of us in the viewing audience we see that values are sometimes best communicated with humor.

Video Transcript

Old Lady: “May I walk you across the street?”
Boy: “Yeah, thanks.”
ANNCR/SUPER: Good Manners, Pass Them On. A message from The Foundation for a Better Life.

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0	jay 2 months ago from canada What's the name of that song?
1	bianca 6 months ago from canada love this:)
2	Stephanie 10 months ago from Idaho Old ladies can be very sweet. I love helping others even if it has to do with crossing the streets. I loved this video, it's one of my favorites!
3	Alice M. 12 months ago from Washington State I love this ad and many more of them. It would be much nicer if everyone would refer to the neat lady as "elderly" instead of "old". She is very "with it" and young at heart and spirit!!
4	Blake about 1 year ago from UT It is a great video
5	M about 1 year ago from Georgia Cute. The young man is really walking the old lady across the street - she flips the script. Lesson 2: All teenagers aren't bad
6	sabrina p about 1 year ago from victorville,ca That was really sweet and responsible and so kind.
7	phyllis l. over 1 year ago from sacramento Stand tall
8	Sarah over 1 year ago from Colorado The skater and the grandmother are not related, but nonetheless, have great interactive chemistry.
9	Linda C. over 1 year ago from Florida Does anyone know or is there someone I could ask about this commercial - is the young skate board boy related to the grandmother? They do look alike, and could be grandson and grandmother.
10	Ryan P. almost 2 years ago from Illinois All of these ads are inspiring and brought a smile to my face. They show to enjoy the characteristics a person can have and what they can do to make a difference. So don't take the small things for granite, they are bigger than you think!
11	Anuj B. almost 2 years ago from INDIA It feels really good to know the whims that are around us and keep me moving.
12	Georgia D. about 2 years ago from Missouri Thank you so much for producing and providing all of these uplifting and inspiring "commercials". They are words to live by!
13	Emily H. about 2 years ago from North Dakota I really like this one, I think it is sweet.
14	Joe about 2 years ago from CT Awesome stuff. You're commercials are very touching and remind us that the little things we do can make a difference!
15	Elaine K about 2 years ago from Pennsylvania These commercials are the greatest! The skateboarder and elderly lady is my favorite. What a great way to send a message!
16	Kristina Q over 2 years ago from Philippines Beautiful. You have the most heartwarming and the best way of reminding us that we can do better. Keep up the good work!
17	Mary Rose M. over 2 years ago from Mooresville, NC This is just precious! Definitely one of my favorites here!
18	Bev M. about 3 years ago from Canada I really love the simplicity with this spot, it always brings me a smile and a chuckle.
19	Marc M. over 3 years ago from Bielefeld, Germany This is the greatest spot of all... I love it!!!
20	Ivy N. over 3 years ago from San Jose, CA This is my favorite commercial of all time.
21	A. D. M. almost 4 years ago from Canada The skateboarders I know are just like this. My brother is an amazing Graffiti artist, so for Mother's Day one year he showed her a video of him at the skate-park. The words "Happy Mother's Day" were fresh on the ramp. He never painted anywhere else but that park. I love how this shows there are people like him out there!
22	Melanie almost 4 years ago from Wapakoneta, Ohio What a beautiful, inspiring, motivating commercial! Who are the GENIUS minds behind this work?
23	Mariah W. almost 4 years ago from Dallas, TX Ha ha! I love how it was sort of a role reversal! I actually came to the site to see what it was all about, since I didn't understand it. Now, I get it a little bit! I think the lady needed help, and the young man didn't offer, and so the lady asks, "May I walk you across the street?" and the young man was acting like the lady would have, "Um, sure. No problem. Thanks!" "You're welcome!"
24	Ben M. almost 4 years ago from Colorado, USA I believe the song is by Hootie and the Blowfish--"Hold My Hand." So great!
25	Tony R. almost 4 years ago from Virginia, USA This is an amazing commercial. Can someone please tell me what the name of the song is that starts playing near the end?
26	Sara H. about 4 years ago from Kingston, Washington USA I love this! I hope it inspires people!!!
27	Lady Samm about 4 years ago from Toronto, Canada Before my first sip of coffee, this is my quiet time in the wee morning to paint a smile upon my heart, this one did it for me.
28	Sandra over 4 years ago from Newburyport, Massachusetts USA Awesome...love Hootie moments!
29	Pat M. over 4 years ago from Abingdon, Maryland USA Just shows how easy it is to be "nice." Well done!
30	David H. over 4 years ago from New City, New York USA Really hits home for me as a skater from New York. Interesting concept well displayed with the little time given.
31	Roger "Doc" over 4 years ago from Layton, Utah USA Right on! I too am a skateboarder and Grandfather...I love how this spot connects skaters and our senior citizens in a positive light! Thanks for all you do, keep up the good work.
32	Matt H. over 4 years ago from Perryville, Maryland USA LOVE IT!
33	Collin S. over 4 years ago from Califorina Just made my day seeing this ad. :)
34	Dawn B. over 4 years ago from St. Louis, Missouri, USA This spot hit home with me on several levels. My son and his teen buds often get judged by their appearance but any of them would walk with the elderly lady across a street. A tv spot like this might prompt them to do it more readily. This is what television should be used for. Bravo.
35	Neil over 4 years ago from Portugal This one REALLY brought a smile to my face...loved it!

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