GOOD MANNERS

http://englishcollective.org/2011/03/23/it%E2%80%99s-just-good-manners/

Good manners play an important part in maintaining peace and good-will in a community. A man who has good manners does not hurt the feelings of others and therefore he is on good terms with his friends and neighbours and also with others. In this way he helps to keep peace in society.

But a man whose manners are bad has no respect or concern for others. He uses words carelessly and behaves rudely towards others and causes a lot of ill-will and unpleasantness. In the end, it is he himself who suffers the most. Everyone avoids him and he is forced to live an isolated life.

To live well in society, money alone is not enough. We should also have good manners, for it is human nature to seek friendship; and friendship cannot be bought with money.

Friendship with others makes life pleasant and it has to be earned through our own attitude towards others. If we are kind and considerate to others, they will treat us similarly. Kindness and consideration is the essence of good manners. Bad manners not only drive away friends but also others including our own family members.

http://www.jamesnava.com/2010/02/20/courtesy-and-good-manners/

Even the richest man cannot afford to have bad manners. For, a man may have enough money to buy all the things that he wants; but if his manners are bad, he will have no friends. Even his own family members will not respect him and he will eventually become a lonely man. There is definitely no point in being rich if you do not have anyone to share it with.

On the other hand, a man whose manners are good has many friends. He commands the respect of all those who come into contact with him. He does not insult or offend others. Even when he is provoked, he tries to use words in such a way which will not be abusive. He is also sympathetic towards the weak and does not make fun of the deformities of others.

If one's manners are good, one behaves well everywhere, even when away from the critical eyes of the world. Only such a person can live well in society. Therefore it is essential for everyone to cultivate good manners in every part of their daily lives.

SL L6S1