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Good Manners Make Us Human

Manners as traffic lights for life.

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Good Manners Make Us Human

I can’t grasp how important proper etiquette and courtesy are. Manners are essential to our everyday life because they show love, gratitude and respect toward others. Most of you learned at a young age to take your elbows off the table, respect your elders and look people in the eye when you speak to them. Good Manners refer to polite, humble, courteous, respectful and well-cultured social behavior. People in this era experience people bumping into one another, and just walking away without apologizing. Those simple words, "excuse me" or "pardon me" matter. It is understandable that most of us can be in an urgent situation and we can tolerate them not being polite. Others are not in a hurry. Others might be having a bad day too, and that’s understandable.

Manners have been greatly valued and judged since the ancient times, but not anymore. The main significance is to not bring others down, when feeling down it's to bring one another up. The golden rule you learned in childhood is to treat others the way you want to be treated. Some key facts to remember are to acknowledge others' presence with a pleasant greeting. Kind words or a simple gesture can change somebody’s whole day. Another key rule would be to always remember to say "please" and "thank you." It would be rude if you didn’t. Respect others' privacy, opinions and possessions. Just because you have many things to say doesn’t mean you’re entitled to dominate every conversation. There is no "I" in team. In other words, everyone likes to know they are appreciated for kindness they have performed. In an earlier era, this was by a handwritten note. Sadly, technology has reduced this simple courtesy to emails, voice mails, text messages or no "thank you" at all. Be compassionate to somebody who is in pain. Listen attentively when somebody is talking to you. Be courageous enough to accept your mistake and never hesitate to say "sorry." Always remember to help others around you.

If you get invited somewhere special, never leave your host hanging by failing to RSVP, or worse bringing along uninvited guests. How you behave in the privacy of your home is often different from how you act once you step outside your front door. No matter your age, education, or social status, modesty and cleanliness are always in fashion. If you dine with other people, focus on making it a pleasant experience for everyone at the table. One thing is common to all. Show respect and reverence to all with whom we come in contact.

Manners are of importance to our everyday lifestyle. I cannot emphasize it enough.

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