Good Manners

A fundamental rule of good manners is to give.

A "Hello" or "How are you?" is most often not enough.

Be generous with sincere words of

• Praise
• Warm greetings
• Sympathy
• Whatever is appropriate to the occasion

Respect for others is a requirement of good manners.

• Listening to others is a way to show respect.
• Be genuinely interested in others.
• Learn their names.
• Encourage them to talk about themselves.
• Never interrupt.
• Look them in the eye.
• Listen carefully.

• Appreciate the value of time, yours and others.
• If you make an appointment, arrive on time. If late, call first. Never arrive Early (this is fine for social and business settings).
• Lingering good-byes merely cause frustration.
• Simple exit at the proper time is usualluly appreciated.

Negativity in any form is to be avoided.

• Ignore gossip; Don't participate.
• If you disagree with others, do so respectively (agree to disagree).

Before speaking to others, consider what effect your words will have.

Also remember the language of the body (your posture and your mannerism) is actually more important than the language of words.