COURTESY IS THE BEST POLICY

It is unfortunate that our technology is becoming more advanced and helpful, but our morality
keeps going backwards. Nowadays you meet a lot of people who are selfish and terrible. Most of them
do not know simple courtesy. Therefore, we are always labelled as vile creatures. Although it will be
better if everyone could just be kind, it will not happen if we do not take the first step. 'Courtesy cost
nothing but buys everything'. This is a perfect phrase to describe how valuable act of courtesy in the
community right now. As a human being, would not you like to be called a courteous person? Well,
this essay will elaborate more on courtesy.

The description of courtesy is the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behaviour towards
others, a polite remark or considerate act. But what exactly is courtesy? The simple answer is it
involves these three simple things; 'please', 'sorry' and 'thank you'. Regardless of how small or large
the deed, these customary courtesies should be maintained, and an apology should be offered whether
the act was deliberate or not. Courtesy could also means behaving in a fair and reasonable manner
toward others. When you consider other people to be beneath you, it shows in your words, actions, and
body language. When you believe you are superior to the other person, you are more likely to be rude.
Remember that we are all human beings with an innate sense of self-respect leads to improved
communication etiquette. Courtesy is also when you use an even tone to others especially strangers.
Nobody enjoys it when you raise your voice because you assume the other person would not
understand you or whether you are seeking to get something off your chest. When you do not raise
your voice, you can usually obtain a better result.

Alternatively, courtesy is basically behaving as you would like to be treated. So, how can you
improve your courtesy? Begin it with why. To even be fairly effective, everything you do must have
an innate reason. In this instance, make up any excuses you want or persuade yourself that you are
better than a rude person. Either way, have a compelling reason to be courteous in any case. For
example, you despise it when others are disrespectful to you, and you should avoid acting in the way
you do not like to be approached. Next, inject additional empathy. In the same way as adding cool
water regulates the temperature of hot water. In a similar vein, infuse your encounters with the cool of
real gratitude. There is a genuine lack of respect among people for tiny and large acts. Consider the
politeness you show as a security deposit for future involuntary acts of rudeness. Other than that,
initiate with a blank slate. This means, do not ever let other strains in life lead to unpleasant interactions
when they are not necessary.
 Is it essential to be courteous? Why? There are many reasons for this. First, courtesy is a
fantastic tool for strengthening bonds. A lot of business is done through relationships, and courtesy is
an important part of that process. By being civil, you can show to others that they are respected, and
their feelings are valid. This will give them the feeling that someone cares about them and will help
them to feel better. Second, rudeness increases tension, and it has a negative influence on productivity.
When you experience rudeness or are impolite yourself, recognise how it resonates with you for a long
time. You might be enraged or plotting vengeance. A joyful glow, on the other hand, comes from a
nice interaction. Third is to set an example. If you are with people who seem to be impressionable,
decency is the best way to approach through example. Whether it is the children you are raising or
colleagues you are mentoring, they can only learn to do the right thing if you demonstrate it for them.
Courtesy is important merely because it is the appropriate course of action to adopt.

Lastly, there many situations where you can insert courtesies in daily life. When you are at the
grocery store and need help or have a complaint about a product, maintain good manners. This way,
every employee there would gladly deal with you. When you are in a mall or shop, saying thank you
when people hold a door for you, or you can hold the door for others like pregnant mom and elderly
people will make their day better. You could also do the simplest thing, which is smile to someone as
it might be the bright for their day. While driving, do not get angry. This is to prevent any accidents.
It is up to you to maintain your temper and being aware of everything around you when you are behind
the wheel. You should wave when someone lets you change the lanes while driving and you should
also try to let people in. In your household, asking, listening, noticing, complimenting, thanking, and
hugging are just a few examples of common courtesy that add to the quality of family life by
encouraging the giver to act carefully and the receiver to feel valued. This shows that courtesy is
needed in every situation.

To sum up, maybe it would take a lot of time before everyone can understand courtesy but let
us hope that by only being gentler to one another, the world will be healed without us having to strive
to persuade or ignore others. Remember that world is not just filled with misery, tragedy, and trauma,
as the news likes to portray it, but also with beauty, innovation, and intelligence if we know how to
start it.

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