Be Aware of Your Surroundings
We will finish up our manners discussion this week by pulling together a few odds and ends.
Today we will discuss being aware of what is going on around you.
The purpose of manners is to help the other person feel acknowledged and respected. If you are not aware of those around you, you are missing the first step.
When you walk through a door, look behind you to see if anyone else is planning to go through the door. If so, hold the door open for them. If you get to the door at the same time, open the door and offer to let the other person walk through first.
If you are looking at an exhibit, make sure you are not stepping in front of anyone else, blocking their view.
If you have many items in your grocery cart and the person behind you only has a few items, offer to let them go ahead of you.
Offer your chair or seat to an older person or any other person who might be fatigued such as a pregnant woman or someone with a cane or crutches.
Offer help or assistance with coats or packages.
All of these are ways to show acknowledgment and respect to those around you. Can you think of other ways?
Tags: children, education, etiquette, Manners, people skills
Manners | lifeskills | April 13, 2009
