We know it’s not nice to talk while we’re chewing, to listen to music without headphones on the bus or to throw litter on the ground.
Many of us have learned these elementary rules of politeness when we were kids. But do you know when and where it’s ok to vape and when it’s not polite? Or when you can talk on the phone without being considered rude? Clearly, the code of good manners needs an update to cover the needs of this modern world.
What we call “good manners” is actually a convention. But that doesn’t make them unimportant. They exist because humans are social creatures, so their goal is to make our lives easier.
Good manners have an essential role in one’s life, because they reduce tension between people and stress, they diminish conflicts, they make cooperation easier.
But these rules weren’t always the same, they evolved and adapted to the world. Today we’re in a faze in which the fast technological progress brings new needs that should be incorporated in the good manners code. Here are a few recommendations regarding manners in the modern world.
Our phones have become mandatory objects in our lives, being with us when we’re at work, on the street, at school, basically everywhere because you have to be active on Steemit, right?
There are a few rules that we all know, like not using your phone during a meal, at a job interview or at the cinema. But there are a few situations in which you might not know that it’s not recommended to use it.
For example, it’s rude to give too much attention to your phone when you’re talking to someone, so not only it’s not nice to use it when you’re with a friend, but also when you’re talking to a cashier, for example.
If you are a smoker and you have an electronic cigarette, you should never vape in public spaces at work. It will create the impression that you’re not concentrating at your job, and is also rude for your colleagues, especially if their non-smokers.
Another very discussed problem is how we use our seats in a plane. People are wondering if it’s not polite to tilt your seat back while on the plane. This habit led to some serious conflicts between passengers over time.
Clearly, it’s selfish to suddenly tilt your seat back, risking to hit the person behind you. Also, it’s not polite to hit the front seat with your knees, you’re not the only person on that plane.
However, there is an exception to this rule. If you’re on a night-time flights, it’s okay to politely announce the person behind you first, and then tilt you seat back, after the lights are off.
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My parents, and grandmother, taught me to have manners as a way of showing respect; whether to my elders or people in general. They instilled manners and polite words into my head and me from an early age; and I have carried those words of wisdom through my entire life.
Yes, there are times I get upset or would love to argue with someone, but I choose to not. I politely say my goodbyes and go on my way. I also taught my children to stand up for themselves all the while being respectful to others. The Golden Rule we were all taught years ago comes to mind here.
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nice post, upvoted!
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Mistakes do happen but a little smile with sorry works most of the time :D
True that
manners?
they still exist?
I thought they were extinct.
I think you met some rebels teenagers
I hate when someone is busy with his phone while I'm saying something important and he'll be like 'were you saying something?' making me repeat my statement all over. Because I hated this, I resolved not to do it to others hoping they'll learn from me. It's been difficult but I've seen the fruit already. Recently, someone noticed that I don't pay attention to my phone while I'm in a conversation and he saw sense in it and he wants to start doing the same. Good manners is contagious too
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amazing post good manners...sir
thats useful for our life
thanks for sharing :)
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wonderful post and important information
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Manners really is of importance, and it fosters peaceful coexistence.
Thanks for little re-emphases.
Thank you for sharing this because people actually forget about these things. I think everyone should read 'How to win friends and influence people'. It teaches you that you don't lose anything being respectful to others but the benefits are enormous in all fields of life.
To be a decent human being you have to be polite & tolerant and have good manners and respect. Sometimes (rarely) I fail and feel bad for it (well, you can't always be "the best", too many reasons). Even if someone is rude, I try to be lenient and considerate, but sometimes I really can't help myself. But many people don't care so much. They say or do things, bad things, and it looks like they don't even ask themselves if that was wrong, what they did. They just act like nothing has happened. Some don't have any manners at all. It bothers me. We can say to those people, what is wrong, but it's really up to them if they will truly appreciate your comment or give you a bad look instead or become even more rude.
And btw, I like this => "Please stop calling me 'sir'." 😂😂😆😂