GENERAL ETIQUETTE

- REFERS TO A CODE, MANNERS OR SET OF RULES THAT ALLOW YOU TO BEHAVE AND INTERACT CORRECTLY WITH OTHER USERS IN
A SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT
- POLITENESS
- COMMON COURTESY
- MANNERS
- GOOD AND PROPER BEHAVIOR

IMPORTANCE OF ETIQUETTE

- The foundation of proper etiquette is behaviour that is accepted as gracious and polite in social, professional and family
situations.
- Knowing and exhibiting proper etiquette is essential to any civilization.

1. They help you Earn Respect

- the way you behave and conduct yourself mirrors your personality.

- first things people will notice about you are:

- your eye contact

- the way you greet others

- your smile

Golden Rule :

“ Treat others the way you want them to treat you.”

Luke 6: 31 - Do to others as you would have them do to you.

Good manners and etiquette help you earn respect.

Rude and offensive behaviour does not go down well with anyone.

2. They Charm your Personality

- good manners and etiquette embellish your personality.

- they add extra charm which will go a long way in portraying you as an individual.

- Learning and inculcating good manners will help create a positive impression on others.

3. They make Relationship Smoother

- Good manners help you swallow your pride and reach out to others.

- you are more considerate of the feelings and emotions of others.

- good manners teach you to be polite.

- your manners and etiquette will stop you from over-reacting.

- you have better control of your emotions.

These manners and etiquette will govern the way you act and react to situations in your life.

- People will think highly of you and it will make your relationships easier.

4. They increase your Confidence

- Practicing good manners makes you more confident, and increase awareness of your surroundings.

- they act as a magnet and draw people towards you.

- Your attitude and confidence will determine the way you look at things and react to particular situations.

- stepping stones of success in life.

5. They Keep you Motivated and Happy

- good manners and etiquette give you constant happiness to your own self, and help gain self-respect.

6. They Impart Strength to Digest Failure

-gives you the strength to accept any kind of failure.

- it keeps you motivated to face rough weather.

- your manners and their positive attributes will help maintain your posture and turn the tide in your favour.

- remember everyone observes you, so behave accordingly and try to inculcate good manners and etiquette in your daily life as
they are very important in the long run.

- they are crucial in maintaining your family, social, and professional circle.

- your demeanor will pave the way for living a beautiful life.

Sources:

http://www.healthofchildren.com/P/Personality-
Development.html#:~:text=Personality%20development%20is%20the%20development,temperament%20%2C%20character%2C%20a
nd%20environment.

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