Good manners- the way to success?

Created in Western Europe by French aristocrats, etiquette is a social code of conduct. Aristocrats used these rules to interact and updated rules regularly to meet the changing times. Etiquette spawned a set of relaxed social rules for commoners known as manners. Demonstrating good manners is important for both personal and professional relationships.

It's a pain to have to teach children good manners. Remembering those "please" and "thank yous," chewing with your mouth closed, speaking in polite volumes, not interrupting, etc., are not easy skills to acquire. But if you equip your children with these, they will be able to go out in the world and interact without embarrassing you - and as adults, they won't be held back.

Manners are a way of showing respect and consideration for others. Having good manners is not following a book of rules, but rather, a measure of how polite you are your interactions with others. There are manners for a range of different interactions. Each time you are in a new setting, the manners may change to reflect the behavioral expectations of the group. Good manners demonstrate a level of confidence in yourself and your surroundings. You can adapt socially to a range of surroundings without altering your personality. The ultimate goal is adaptability.

Good manners are important when dealing with other cultures. Aristocrats enjoyed the benefit of interacting with prominent people from around the world. In order to make a positive impression on their peers, they established behavioral guidelines. Today, people from different cultures commonly interact regardless of socioeconomic status. Demonstrating good manners is important to build social bridges to other groups by making them feel welcome. You have the opportunity to break the ice, opening the door to a potential friend or colleague.

It is vital that manners and values should be brought to children's awareness since young as it proves to be easier to take in than in older age.