Manners expressing politeness ” Good manners will open doors that the best education cannot.” (Clarence Thomas) A human-being is distinguished from brutes not on account of his intelligence alone but also on account of his behavior and manners. Expressing politeness means to be humble, courteous, respectful and well-cultured social behavior. A man or women, above everything else, is esteemed and distinguished on account of his or her good manners. Being polite also means being aware of and respecting the feelings of other people. We may not always notice politeness …show more content…
Manners are an important thing to learn. Having good manners means acting in a manner that is socially acceptable and respectful. Excellent manners can help you to have better relationships with people you know, and those you will meet. Being polite to others is always a good place to start and you can begin your journey to good manners by holding doors open for others when possible. Good manners convey respect to those you interact with, and also commands respect from those you interact with. Therefore, a well-mannered man is always respected and esteemed wherever he goes and esteemed in whatever condition of life he may be. A rich man or a high-pedigreed person, bumped with all titles without good manners, is hated in an ideal society. On the contrary, a poor man, with tattered clothes, but having delightfully good manners is sure to attract everyone’s attention and respect. Moreover, good manners are important across the globe, but that doesn't mean they are the same. The rules of politeness vary greatly all over the world, from country to country everywhere. For instance, in many Asian countries’ cultures have rules about what you should and shouldn't wear. In Asian and Muslim countries, you shouldn't reveal the body, …show more content…
Always be ready to help others around you, If someone asks a question, try to respond with a smile. Do not interrupt in between the sentences when someone is speaking. Instead, wait for your turn. As a conclusion I can say that it has been rightly said that ‘manners make a man’. Good manners demand restraint in our behavior. Good manners demand us to be helpful to all who need it. We should be ready to help the poor and the needy. We should have respect for the women and kind to children. We should not have any ego or attitude problem. We should never think ourselves superior and look down upon others. We should never do anything which may hurt the sentiments of others. A man without good manners can never become a well-bred man. As good manners cost nothing but win everything, they lend charm to people and enhance the glamour and beauty of personality. A man with noble birth and high qualification without good manners cannot be agreeable to those with whom he comes in contact with. Likewise, a man having low birth and little qualification but good mannerly in his attitude and behavior wins love and respect from all. Good manners are not to be borrowed. They are to be cultivated and groomed
Have you ever realized the importance of manners, morals or even customs? There was once a time where it mattered to many people. In July of 2001 the realization came about that it does not mean as much in present times. In the essay by Judge Till it explains the importance of manners, morals, and customs through the perspective of Southern people. The organization techniques Till uses in his essay clarifies the relevance and effectiveness of his overalls points within the essay.
“ Nobody can acquire honor by doing wrong,” Thomas Jefferson once declared. The people of Thomas Jefferson's time had high standards towards honor. They were more chivalrous, polite, respectful, considerate, refined, courteous, they paid more attention to morals and ethics. Even in the early days of man honor was something that was held above all else, it was coveted, something that people strove for. Julius Ceasar once stated, “ I love the name of honor, more than I fear death.”
Etiquette and Propriety was so important to this agricultural aristocracy that training began at an early age. Enslaved the hierarchical house servants not only performed the accepted acts of propriety and hospitality, slave jobs like nannies, or “Mammies,” took on the specific job of educating the plantation owner’s children on etiquette and social propriety. Judith Martin, otherwise known as “Miss Manners” is an etiquette expert as well as a historian on the matter, described the role the slave women had played in this period of time: “The plantation owners thought they were being English country gentlemen, but who was teaching etiquette to their children? The house slaves.
In America’s society today there are many basic commandments that we must follow such as Southern hospitality. Young children use their manners when they are in the presence of their elders, men being gentlemen to women, don’t take another person’s life, uses common courtesy, listen to people that you look up to, and also the golden rule do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Why are the commandments so important in today’s society? Southern hospitality is helping people without asking for their kindness. For example being welcoming and having a pleasant spirit such as when people visit your home, helping the less fortunate at the homeless shelters.
Often times, one may hear about how much better life was in "the good ole days. " My great grandfather frequently reminds me of the common courtesy that people had when he was a child. He would add that manners and kindness were exemplified by each person in public to one another, unlike people today. As I was
Well etiquette is a code of behavior or courtesy based on rules of a polite society while manners are socially correct ways of acting. They are based on kindness, respect, thoughtfulness, and consideration. It is key to remember that good manners are timeless, whereas, the rules of etiquette may vary with
This is simply because being polite leads to positive communication, which then leads to a positive attitude. For instance, if you ask a stranger how their day was (in a polite tone, of course), the stranger then interprets you as kind and thoughtful, which provokes
To Respect or to be a Kiss Up “Treat others the way you want to be treated. ” We’ve all heard that overused phrase growing up. The same goes for me as well, and to me, respect has been a huge part of my culture and many other Asian cultures. Respect is the root of what makes people who they are today. It shows that you admire them, that you care for them, or possibly even fear them.
Not over complicating things and making it difficult for people to understand. Listening to what someone else as to say and then responding if
There’s a Golden rule in society that states “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Unfortunately, daily rudeness is on the rise, so much so there seems to be a revised Golden Rule: “Do unto others…whatever you think you can get away with.” According to the article in the Los Angeles Times by Anthony Russo, he explains to the Los Angeles readers that we are rude because “we are living in societies too big for our brains.” In his article he begins with a pathos appeal to present his argument, then briefly transitions to ethos to support his argument and, closes with logos as he discusses the resolve and its effects it could have on society.
American actress Estelle Parsons once said, “It is so important to get respect for what you do and at the same time give it;” respect is also one of the twelve virtues of the Lakota Nation. Respect is one of the revered and more important values that Native Americans still live by today. Because they hold a significant place in Lakota society, special respect is to be given to elders. Both children and adults must give respect to others to be able to receive respect. When you show respect, it shows that you were raised properly.
Commonly when approaching a peer, teacher, or a stranger, the first phrase to be said is often a form of polite speech. Polite speech can be categorized by the use of phrases that show regards for others. With some people backing the sense that what is said is portrayed as literal speech, most of it is said for the sake of sounding welcoming and responsible. Having polite speech implemented into people’s day to day lives serves the function of creating a well developed impression of a person.
Moreover, the definition of face has been widely debated. I intend to discuss the most salient issues related to the concept of face as it applies to the study of politeness. Goffman’s version of Face Goffman (1967:5) defined face as being: The positive social value a person effectively claims for himself by the line others assume he has taken during a particular contact.
When facing a new stage of your life, new people appear, and like everyone, you want to make a good first impression, and that is when good manners come in, the way to treat people, the way you talk to them and how you act in front of someone says a lot about yourself. In my family, good manners are everything, you have to be respectful to everyone even if they are being rude to you, I grew up knowing that you have to give without expecting to receive something back, not only things or objects, also words and actions, I have always been aware that respect is your best first and last impression, your manners are what builds you as a person and that is what I have been practicing them all my life, those were the values given to me, and I will keep them. I believe that having good manners makes you feel even better about yourself, it opens doors to new opportunities, new people with the same values as mine, that are going to rely on me because of their trust, because they will know what I’m made up of. Good manners became valuable to me since childhood because I realized that being respectful to everyone was like respecting
A particular society will shapes a person’s basic beliefs and values. For example, Malaysia is a multi-cultural country as there are three major ethics which are Malay, Chinese and Indian in Malaysia. Different ethnics have different culture and basic beliefs and values. As a Muslim, they have to follow the code of practice of Muslim in eating and drinking (Al-Islam.org, n.d.). Muslim are having halal food which is the food that comply with Islamic Law and do not contain any pork ingredients (KFC Malaysia, n.d.).