Manners
Before we delve any farther into human nature in our people skills unit, let’s go over some of the basic rules of the road. The rules of the road when it comes to people are also known as manners.
Manners are all about having the other person feel acknowledged, cared for, and respected.
Why are manners important?
First, we are led back to that Golden Rule… treat others the way that you want to be treated. If you want to be acknowledged, cared for, and respected, start by treating others that way. Manners are a great place to start.
Manners are set up by society as a general set of guidelines. When you follow these guidelines, others see you as a caring, polite person. When you don’t follow these guidelines, others see you as rude and insensitive.
Since we are talking about people skills and the best way to connect with people, these rules of the road are your basic building blocks. They are the expected steps in not only dealing with family and friends, but people you don’t know, too.
When you meet someone, one of the first things they will notice is whether you are following these rules of the road, whether or not you have manners.
So using manners is an important way to make a good first impression. And it is also a good way to show your friends and family you care about them.
Tags: children, communication, education, Manners, people skills
Manners | lifeskills | February 9, 2009
