When I think about the individuals who have made a great impression on me it is always the ones that really engage me when we are speaking or who when we first met, looked me in the eye and and were there when we were speaking. Have you ever noticed that the persons we are drawn too are courteous individuals who make us feel comfortable to speak to – the ones who are truly interested in our story.
Courtesy – teaching manners
This month we have been talking about courtesy and how manners plays into showing respect and politeness to others, thinking about their feelings. Emily post once said that, “Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others.” Now if we are able to teach that concept to our children, it will not matter which fork they use at the dinner table.