Good Manners

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Saying 'please' and 'thank you'. Sharing and not grabbing and keeping good things to yourself. Respecting other people's property and their rooms. Helping the family by doing your chores. Cleaning up after yourself. Asking if you can borrow something, not just taking. Returning things that you have borrowed. Waiting your turn before you speak. Saying 'excuse me,' rather than pushing past someone. Holding the door open for the person coming in, especially if he is carrying something.

Respecting your own and other people's property, especially school property. When you are out If you are out with other kids Be polite to others. Don't use bad language in public - it is offensive to others. If you do need to get somebody's attention right away, the phrase "excuse me" is the most polite way for you to enter the conversation.

When you have any doubt about doing something, ask permission first. It can save you from many hours of grief later. The world is not interested in what you dislike. Keep negative opinions to yourself, or between you and your friends, and out of earshot of adults. Do not comment on other people's physical characteristics unless, of course, it's to compliment them, which is always welcome.

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Our video has the best tips to get them to listen. When you have spent time at your friend's house, remember to thank his or her parents for having you over and for the good time you had. Does your child know what to say when she answers the phone? Get tips on teaching her to answer politely and effectively.

When you make a phone call, introduce yourself first and then ask if you can speak with the person you are calling. Writing thank-you notes is an important skill. See how to help your kids say "thanks" the right way. Be appreciative and say "thank you" for any gift you receive. In the age of e-mail, a handwritten thank-you note can have a powerful effect. Never use foul language in front of adults. But things have changed and we now have another era of manners regarding social media and technology. Still think the old - please, thank you, excuse me, holding doors open, etc are relevant.

Being thoughtful and courteous should still be a priority but sadly isn't always so. Not only is talking on the phone while driving rude, it's also dangerous and illegal in most states! Yet, people still do it daily! Interesting that you mention the proper time and place for using a cell phone.. Might I add that it's rude to talk on a cell phone while driving? That had real meaning DzyMsLizzy. It had its good and bad sides, the good of course being the better side.

I voted it up. I've heard from several fellow hubbers who admit to trying their best to be courteous.

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It can be trying, especially when faced with rude, obnoxious and just plain mean people bent on causing trouble or drama. Thanks very much for being one of the "good gals. Good manners are rare in today's world.

I try to be mannerly and courteous no matter what I do and most of the time I am. This is an important hub and I am glad you wrote it. We all need to be reminded to be mannerly and courteous throughout our day. Voted up and shared. Agreed--most of the time, and doing the best we can is all that can be expected.

After all, we are human, and anyone seeking absolute perfection is on the wrong damned planet! LOL But--please put down your phone if you are talking to me. I do get so annoyed with inconsiderate drivers--they are actually creating dangerous situations with their road-hogging tactics. Most of the time, I do the right thing, then there are the times when I play with my phone while others are talking to me. This morning, while driving, I had my blinker on for at least 3 minutes to merge left Well, let's put it this way: Don't know how I manage to do it ChitrangadaSharan--I so agree with you.

They are then very poor role models for their own children. Acknowledging people for being polite is vital feedback for the behavior to continue. Ignore the rude person, and eventually, they may catch on.

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Glad you liked this hub! Marie Flint--You are so correct; I thank you for stopping by and leaving a positive comment.

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Trisha Roberts--You know, that is so true. Manners, or lack thereof, does have a lasting impact, and goes beyond the individual with whom you interact in that moment. Just look in the mirror. Many thanks for the vote and share! Thanks very much for your intriguing question. JayeWisdom--Oh, yes, being taught both by example and reference material, as a child is vital to having well-mannered adults. You are lucky to have grown up in such an environment.

Things of that nature are more or less irrelevant to the mainstream folks, who may never attend such a dinner in their lives. The rest, however, including how to write thank you notes, is always timely. I am reminded of a story I read about her, many years ago. It seems she was dining with a companion, who had some trouble cutting his steak, it slipped, and flew off his plate and landed across the table. Mortified, he got up, retrieved the meat and put it back on his plate. You make some excellent points, and yes, I do try to acknowledge good behavior when I see it.

Thanks very much for your well-though-out comment, votes and share! Just because you technically may have the right of way, does not always mean you should force the issue: And oh, do I ever know what you mean about those electric shopping carts! I had to use one for a few months myself in , after my knee replacement surgery. Below eye-level as you are, it seems you are invisible! While those carts DO stop very quickly, they do so with a sharp jolt, which is very bad for someone like my husband who uses them because of a very bad back.

In my opinion, those carts should be fitted with those tall flags used by some bicyclists, to make them more eye-level-visible. What a sad state at which we have arrived. Thanks so much for your observations. Seems to me this is so very simple and automatic, there can't possibly be anyone who fails to "get it. Hard to believe, but manners are not used nearly as often or by enough people I'm with you all the way Dzy.

All we can do, is continue to do what we have always done What ever happened to the "Thank You Note??? Good manners are very important, but I think some people have forgotten, especially on the road. I think Driver Education classes should teach good manners as well as safe driving rules. I am a senior citizen and last winter I broke my leg.

I was using a handicapped cart at the grocery store when a woman older than I am impatiently pushed a buggy right in front of me cutting me off. Then she stopped to look at a box of crackers and blocked the aisle. I grew up at a time when good manners were taught to children and became good habits.

When I was a girl, my mother actually had a copy of the original Emily Post etiquette book and encouraged me to read it. Since I read everything in print I could get my hands on, I enjoyed it. While it stressed good manners, some of the 'ettiquette' rules didn't actually fit our less formal lifestyle, but the gist plus Mom's and my grandmother's rules got through to me.

Good manners, after all, are more concerned with how you treat people than which fork you use for which dish. These days when I overhear children speaking rudely to adults I'm appalled, but realize that if they weren't taught to be polite, they aren't likely to pick up the behavior by osmosis. Here's hoping they realize the need for good manners as they grow older. No doubt someone will call it to their attention! I applaud you for praising the good manners of youths. I also believe in giving 'credit where credit is due. Once children reach an impressionable age, such reinforcement can make all the difference in their future actions and increase their self-esteem.

As pointed out, there are a lot of adults who need either refresher courses in good manners or if they weren't taught early on to learn from scratch. Oh, is it bad manners to forward this to people with bad manners? Good manners are a better choice than bad manners. We all need a reminder now and then. Good manners are so important, and parents who instill good manners in their children are doing them a wonderful service. The frustrating part is when people who have been taught better still behave badly by not replying to invitations, not sending thank you notes for gifts or in other inconsiderate ways.

Your way of acknowledging good manners in children is a perfect way to reinforce their good manners! Voted up and shared! Very interesting and very true. I believe good manners has an impact on other's and also how others see you. Great hub and definitely a great read. We are here on this earth to uplift one another, and that's what good manners are all about. One can and should take nothing for granted in this world, and good manners reflect good breeding, mutual respect and ought to be the norm both inside and outside the home.

It isn't always found, even where one expects it would be, and arrogance, so much a characteristic across all sections of society today, hinders people from practicing simple courtesies. So, when I meet a real gentleman or a lady, who does, or even an adolescent or child who says a polite "thank you" to the server in a restaurant, or to someone who holds the door open for them, I think it is a treat to behold! Good to remind people what makes the world a better place. You are right that we should exhibit the same good manners, which we expect from others.

All through the childhood, we are taught to behave properly. Unfortunately when some people are grown up, they behave differently. And surprisingly, they expect their children to behave in a good mannered way!

Jodah--I know what you mean about on-line conversations. This is especially true if folks do not use the "emoticons," or "smileys" that are intended to convey whether they are angry, being silly, or sad.

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Going on the words alone, you are right--the intonation is missing, and the message can be misinterpreted. I'm glad you are one of the lucky ones from a well-mannered family.

Maybe you could point the others in the direction of this hub. FlourishAnyway--Thank you so much. I'm always quick to scold someone for being an idiot-- such rants of mine usually apply to politicians --but I believe it is equally important to give the old 'credit where credit is due. I like that you caught someone in the act of behaving well and gave them an on-the-spot compliment. It probably made their day.

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I know a lot of people who could benefit from reading this, fortunately none are immediate family who fortunately seem to have picked up good manners I am proud to say. I do think good manners are one of the greatest attributes a person can have but nowadays this seems to be lacking, especially with the popularity of social media now. People who chat online and in forums etc need to be especially careful to use good manners or what they say can easily come over as gruff and critical.

If we can't see or hear the person we are chatting with we can not hear the intonation in their voice or read body language, so good manners are especially important. I notice this problem all the time in the forums here. Some people are very knowledgeable and full of good advice but their comments come over as critical, demeaning and even rude at times.

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