HOW TO BE WELL-MANNERED

We constantly interact, even those who are termed introverts. For the
interaction to go smoothly, it is important to inculcate good manners.
Having good manners are quite helpful in building good relationships
with the people we know. Good manners ensures there is a respect
between you and the people you interact with. There is no particular
guide for good behaviour but following these tips would be helpful.

1.Develop basic etiquettes:
Basically courtesy is one of the prerequisite needs of a civilized person.
These include:

• Saying thank you to people whenever they do you a favour, a good
  turn or provide help. It can be the cab driver who drives you off, that
  waiter or waitress at the restaurant. Irrespective of the person's
  station in life, show appreciation always.

• Asking to be excused whenever you need someone to allow you
  pass through in a way out of a crowded area. Doing this significantly
  increase your chance of being allowed to pass without incident.

• Greeting people: when around those older than you, even your
  peers, greet. If there are particular gestures or acts that should
  accompany the greeting, do them. In the case of the elderly, do
  not talk to much and do not interrupt them.

2.Give up your seat for senior citizens:

• While journeying in public transport vehicles, make sure that no
  senior citizen around you is standing. If you find anyone of them
  standing, offer to leave your seat for them.

3.Speak politely:

• Always try to speak gently and try to listen to what the other
  person is saying. Avoid gossiping or backbiting. Keep your
  conversation civil at all times.

4.Dining Manners:

• Never chew with your mouth open.
• Don't talk while eating unless it is extremely important you do so.
• If you need to pick a dish, ask for help. Do not put your hand across
  someone's plate to take anything from the table.
• Never forget to say "excuse me" if you leave the dining table
  before dinner is done.
• Thank the cook or chef.

5.Hold the door for the person behind you:

• While entering an office or any building, if you notice anyone
  coming behind you then you should pause a little, hold the door
  and politely ask the person to enter first.

6.Phone etiquettes:

• Never use the phone while driving or eating.
• While receiving a call, focus. Do not talk to others around you
  while the other person is on the phone. Doing this can annoy
  the person on the other end.
• Do not use the phone while in a social meeting as this can be
  misconstrued to mean you are uninterested in the ongoing
  discussion.

Practising these small but extremely important rules can help
you as you develop your personality and become a better person.

How are you learning to be well-mannered?

Thanks for your time.
See you another time.

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Reference source of article ~ Mayur Sarang

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