Always, my mother could not trade anything for good manners. I grew up knowing how to interact with people respectably until it became obvious that certain people are not worth the respect. But even at, I rather avoid such people than expose their weaknesses, especially in a public setting.
Over the years until now, I have watched as manners disappear into the thin air, to the extent that people tend to be stunned when expressions that should have been common (e.g. sir, or madam) are employed to introduce a person.
One of the ways to express respect for others and make them feel comfortable is to show good manners When you exhibit good manners, it can become an avenue to win favor, resolve critical issues and stay away from confrontations. However, the art of applying manners the right way tends to be a lost virtue with most of us, this is why I considered to bring to our remembrance one more time, the tips that help in applying manners correctly.
Tip 1:
Good manners require that people be addressed by their last names, while remembering to precede the names with titles such as Mrs., Mr., or Miss. But when the person offers the first name and says, please call me ‘so-and-so name’, you can drop the last name and address the person with the first name he or she has supplied.
Tip 2:
It is wrong to conclude that since an introduction has taken place by a mutual acquaintance using the first name, an invitation has been made. For instance, ‘My pleasure meeting you, Miss. ____,’ (use the gender) is a more appropriate manner to address the individual while you allow them to supply their name.
Tip 3:
It is good manners to hold the car or house door for a lady always. Furthermore, other gestures such as holding chairs, helping a lady to take off or wear her coat and such stuffs are gentle-manly, and should be done with ease always. However, these are seen as being more of politically required manners. Well, it actually applies in all cases. Eating out with a lady? It is great manners to take her orders; but first of all, ask her what she wants.
Good manners pay off well – go ahead and practice them always!
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