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.