Good Manners

            Manner is defined as the way of doing something or behaving. An example of manner is the way in which someone performs her job. Good manners are important in both social and business situations. Good manners are about respecting yourself and others. They will make life more enjoyable for you and for those you come into contact with. If you are well mannered others will be more comfortable in your company. People with good manners will usually make a positive impression on those around them.

           when you know the acceptable behaviour for any situation this will improve your confidence and self-esteem. You will feel comfortable walking into any situation and know the correct protocol. The financial implications of good manners are also enormous as you improve and build your confidence. Today's young people just don't have any manners. When I was young, children were more mannerly. A little respect could go a long way. Good manners for kids are not automatic nor do they develop without some deliberate teaching and modeling by the adults.

Get your child noticed for all the right reasons! Good and pleasant etiquette in a child is such as wonderful trait in modern society and masterning these simple manners for kids will assits you in how to raise a grateful child ( and adults ).

*GENERAL MANNERS IN THE HOME*

1.  Say "please" when asking.

2.  Say "Thank you" when receiving.

3.  Show respect for others and elders.

4.  Let others finish before you speak.

5.  Don't use bad language.

6.  Ask permission before touching or taking things.

7.  Respect your own and other people's property.

8.  Return things you have borrowed from others.

9.  Consider other people's privacy. People need their own space but also consider their possessions.

10. Clean up after yourself. Help your family out by keeping your room, bathroom, and general areas as tidy as possible.

11. Use polite phone protocol.

12. Write "Thank you" notes. This is nice when you receive gifts or presents from people.

*PRACTICE MANNERS AT MEALTIMES*

1.  Be polite when someone serves you.

2.  Put away technology at mealtimes and conversations.

3.  Listen and don't interrupt when people are speaking.

4.  Understand the silverware code! Start with the cutlery on the outside and work your way in.

5.  Use a napkin and try not make a mess at mealtimes.

6.  Close your mouth when eating and chewing-nobody wants to see the contents of your mouth!

7.  Ask to be excused before leaving the table.

8.  Don't forget to clear your plate and clean up after yourself.

*HAVING GUESTS IN YOUR HOME*

1.  Open the door for others and greet people with a smile.

2.  Shake hands and make eye contact when greeting someone.

3.  Offer to serve people who enter your home.

4.  Offer to take their coat or facilitate them with a seat.

5.  Stand up when an elders enters a room.

6.  A hug or kiss for a close relative or grandparent is often appropriate.

7.  Don't forget to interrupt people in your home to visiting guests.

BEING A GUESTS

1.  Don't visit unless you have been invited or agreed that it's convenient to do so.

2.  Don't assume you can stay as long as you want-establish a time limit.

3.  Permission is needed from both parents / guardians if you want to stay over.

4.  After to help out and assist when you are a guest in someone else's home.

5.  Clean up and tidy after yourself. This is especially true if you are staying in someone's home for a few days.

6.  Don't forget to say "Thank you" at the end of your stay. It would also be nice at this point to reciprocate and invite the person to your home.

*GENERAL MANNERS OUT AND ABOUT*

1.  Say "Excuse me" when bumping into someone.

2.  Don't put your feet up on seats on public transport or indeed in anyone's home.

3.  Put away your rubbish in a bin when out and about. Don't expect someone else to clean up after you.

4.  After your seat to an elderly or physically impaired person when in a public place or travelling on public transport.

5.  Consider your use of mobile phone when in a public place-don't disturb other people.

6.  Consider the noise level of your portable music when out and about-keep the noise level down.

7.  Be kind to the elderly and open the door for them.

*OFFICE OR WORK TIME MANNERS*

1.  Be friendly to new employees.

2.  Watch your body language.

3.  Don't be late.

4.  Minimise the jargon.

5.  Dress appropriately.

6.  If your sick stay home.

7.  Respect coworkers down time.

8.  Knock before you enter.

9.  Turn the music down.

10. Give meetings all your attention.

11. Respect everyone's space.

12. Respect other people's allergies.

13. Keep social media appropriate.

14. Take phone conversations in private rooms.

15. Keep meetings in conference rooms, not at your desk.

16. End meetings on time.

17. Answer the phone and return voicemails.

18. Reply to emails or instant messages.

19. Mute your cellphone and computer.

20. Ready for a new job.

21. Don't fidget in meetings.

22. Eat your own food.

23. Know what you're going to say.

24. Pay at restaurants.

25. Give a good handshake.

26. Offer to take out-of-towners around.

27. Introduce yourself using your first and last names.

28. Don't stray off topic.

29. Remain professional outside of work.

30. Respect workplace boundaries.