Manners and Etiquette

Hi all,how have you been.

I will be posting an update on the winners of the competition i posted earlier meanwhile i will be doing a series on manners and etiquette.(resources gotten from
http://www.a-to-z-of-manners-and-etiquette.com/manners.html and personal experiences)


One of the ways we can make an impact in our society is by learning and practising good manners and etiquette.

Manners cost us nothing; yet, earn us respect when we use them.

"Manners maketh the man," is a phrase not used much these days. The basics of etiquette have been largely forgotten by the younger generation.


We seem to take how we relate to people for granted,those that have learned and practise the essence of good manners stand out amongst us.


The older generation may well remember some of the following:

Don't point - it's rude

Don't smoke or eat in the street - it looks 'common'

Don't talk with your mouth full - disgustingly, you may spit some of it out!

Don't shout - Keep your voice down

Don't interrupt - it's selfish and ill-mannered

Don't swear - it impresses nobody (it's the language of low lives and those with a limited vocabulary)

Open doors for the elderly and for women

Hold doors open for whoever is following you in (or out)- don't let it slam in their face

Use please and thank you

Don't gang up on anybody anywhere

Don't talk behind other's backs

Turn away from people, food and the phone when you cough or sneeze

Show respect for those older and wiser than yourself

Without respect and consideration for others, we are nothing but savages


Have you been in situations you wonder why some people act without manners?

Have you ever acted in ways you wish you could change?

Please share your experineces with us.

social enterprise competitions

Hi all,


It's being quite a while.
Missed everyone.

There is quite a whole lot of information and resources out there for us to learn from.
Each time i search online i come across quite a lot of information that at times i become confused.


On this blog ,i will aslo be providing information from time to time for ambitious young people who have a
desire to make an impact in their local communities ,country and the world at large.

This i hope will bridge the information gap among young people.I believe that by providing the appropriate information and opportunities young people will have a greater impact and better develop their capacities.

In today’s world there’s a whole host of information out there that focuses on youth development and we intend making this information more easily accessible.

Sorry this information is coming late;

Dell Social Innovation Competition

Deadline March 1, 2010. Open to undergraduate and graduate level students from any university or college in the world. Prize US$50K to launch your social venture.

The University of Texas and Dell are looking for college students from around the world who want to improve areas of critical human need through innovation.

Providing a vehicle for taking student innovations from idea to reality, Dell’s Social Innovation Competition is a real-world exercise for perfecting your skills in:

* Project/business plan development
* Pitching ideas to investors
* Building resource networks

In universities around the world, students like you explore countless ideas every day, including solutions to tackle social problems — and help people in need reach their fullest potential. If you have a world-changing idea, the University of Texas and Dell want you to share it by entering The Dell Social Innovation Competition. Register now.

To find out more visit;

http://www.socialedge.org/features/opportunities/archive/2009/11/19/dell-social-innovation-competition-1


I will have posts on other competitions soon;


Are you a past or current winner of any competition?
Do you have information on current or future competitions or essays?
Please do share the information you have with us.