The importance of good manners

Good manners may appear to be a simple topic because people usually associate them with familiar words such as “please,” “thank you,” “sorry,” and “excuse me.” However, manners are much more than polite expressions. They are part of the way people communicate respect, awareness, and consideration for others in everyday situations. Holding a door for someone, arriving on time, listening without constantly interrupting, thanking a person who has helped, keeping one’s voice at an appropriate level, waiting one’s turn, respecting personal space, and answering messages appropriately are all examples of behaviour that affects how comfortable other people feel around us.…