There is a great way to show your manners and give everyone the acknowledgment they desire.  And it doesn’t cost very much.  As a matter of fact, it doesn’t cost anything at all!

Here is what you do…Greet the people you see each day.

In the morning, greet your family members as you see them.  As the day progresses, greet those you know.  And don’t just greet your friends, but include your teachers, your friend’s siblings and parents, and your friend’s friends.  You can even give a nod to those you don’t know very well.

This greeting with a positive attitude (remember the positive attitude!) keeps the relationship moving in the right direction and gives a boost to the person you are greeting.  You will also get a greeting in return!

Ignoring those around you can be taken as a snub.  You may be thinking, “I have a lot on my mind, far too much to be involved in little pleasantries.” But the person who just watched you glide buy without saying a word is thinking, “How rude!” 

Your greeting does not need to be a formal “How do you do, good sir? And how are you on this fine morning?”  Your greeting can be a simple “Good Morning,” “Hello,” or “Hi there.”

But, whichever greeting you choose, take the time to greet those around you.

Do you want to be around someone who is angry or rude?  Would you pick this person as your best friend?

What kind of attitude would you look for in a new friend?

List as many as you can.

Here are some we came up with:

cheerful
confident
enthusiastic
enjoyable
excited
friendly
grateful
happy
helpful
interested
joyful
loving
optimistic
warm
welcoming

Did you come up with any more?

What kind of attitude would you stay away from?

List them.

Here are the ones we came up with:

agitated
angry
annoyed
blah
bored
cool
frustrated
impatient
irritated
mean
miserable
mocking
pessimistic
rude
sarcastic

If you expect to make friends or even meet someone and make a favorable impression, choose an attitude from your first “new friend” list and you can’t go wrong.