30 Manners Everyone Should Know. It's said charity begins at home, start using these ,in the presence of your children and watch them grow into a respectable citizen.

#1: When asking for something, say "Please."

#2: When receiving something, say "Thank you." Be especially appreciative and say "thank you" for any gift you receive. If any services is offered to you too. That waitress in the restaurant, learn to say thank you after serving you the meal. The fuel attendant too. It doesn't matter of you are paying. It's simply courtesy.

#3: Do not interrupt people who are speaking with each other unless there is an emergency. They will notice you and respond when they are finished talking.

#4: If you do need to get somebody's attention right away, the phrase "excuse me" is the most polite way for you to enter the conversation.

#5: When you have any doubt about doing something, ask permission first. It can save you from many hours of grief later.

#6: Keep negative opinions to yourself, or between you and your friends, and out of earshot of others.

#7: Do not comment on other people's physical characteristics unless, of course, it's to compliment them, which is always welcome.

#8: When people ask you how you are, tell them and then ask them how they are.

#9: When you have spent time at a friend's house, remember to thank your hosts for having you over and for the good time you had.

#10: Knock on closed doors -- and wait to see if there's a response -- before entering.

#11: When you make a phone call, introduce yourself first and then ask if you can speak with the person you are calling.

#12: Use a quiet voice inside, especially in places like restaurants.

#13: Never use foul language in front of people if you don't know if it will bother them.

#14: Don't call people mean names.

#15: Do not make fun of anyone for any reason. Teasing shows others you are weak, and ganging up on someone else is cruel.

#16: Even if an event is boring, sit through it quietly and pretend that you are interested. The performers and presenters are doing their best.

#17: If you bump into somebody, immediately say "Excuse me."

#18: Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze, and don't pick your nose in public.

#19: As you walk through a door, look to see if you can hold it open for someone else.

#20: Help others out when you can.

#21: When someone helps you, say "thank you."

#22: When someone asks you to do something, try to do it without grumbling and with a smile. You have a right to say no, you should be polite and offer a good reason if you do. If someone asks you to do something that feels dangerous or wrong, it's okay to say no and not be polite to keep yourself safe.

#23: Use eating utensils properly. If you are unsure how to do so, ask someone to teach you or watch what people you respect do.

#24: Keep a napkin on your lap; use it to wipe your mouth when necessary.

#25: Don't reach for things at the table; ask to have them passed.

#26: Chew with your mouth closed.

#27: If you hurt someone, say "I'm sorry" and try to find a way to make it better.

#28: Don't hurt people on purpose.

#29: Don't use people's things without permission.

#30: Treat others the way you'd like to be treated.

* Remember: Children count as people.

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Noted.

I am a big fan of good manners.

Number 30, says it all..

Noted.
My mum taught me thesd at home

Sparrow13:
Noted.
My mum taught me thesd at home

She has done her job well.
Mine too.

noted....knew some but number 30 says it all...thank you @op

Nice one.
Fp tinz

The question is, how many Nigerians observe these good manners?
I observe some (not all) of the manners in my head

Very nice. Tks for sharing.
Two thoughts came to my mind namely
Charity begins at home and Evil communication corrupts good manners.

cancaworm:
30 Manners Everyone Should Know. It's said charity begins at home, start using these ,in the presence of your children and watch them grow into a respectable citizen.

#1: When asking for something, say "Please."

#2: When receiving something, say "Thank you." Be especially appreciative and say "thank you" for any gift you receive. If any services is offered to you too. That waitress in the restaurant, learn to say thank you after serving you the meal. The fuel attendant too. It doesn't matter of you are paying. It's simply courtesy.

#3: Do not interrupt people who are speaking with each other unless there is an emergency. They will notice you and respond when they are finished talking.

#4: If you do need to get somebody's attention right away, the phrase "excuse me" is the most polite way for you to enter the conversation.

#5: When you have any doubt about doing something, ask permission first. It can save you from many hours of grief later.

#6: Keep negative opinions to yourself, or between you and your friends, and out of earshot of others.

#7: Do not comment on other people's physical characteristics unless, of course, it's to compliment them, which is always welcome.

#8: When people ask you how you are, tell them and then ask them how they are.

#9: When you have spent time at a friend's house, remember to thank your hosts for having you over and for the good time you had.

#10: Knock on closed doors -- and wait to see if there's a response -- before entering.

#11: When you make a phone call, introduce yourself first and then ask if you can speak with the person you are calling.

#12: Use a quiet voice inside, especially in places like restaurants.

#13: Never use foul language in front of people if you don't know if it will bother them.

#14: Don't call people mean names.

#15: Do not make fun of anyone for any reason. Teasing shows others you are weak, and ganging up on someone else is cruel.

#16: Even if an event is boring, sit through it quietly and pretend that you are interested. The performers and presenters are doing their best.

#17: If you bump into somebody, immediately say "Excuse me."

#18: Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze, and don't pick your nose in public.

#19: As you walk through a door, look to see if you can hold it open for someone else.

#20: Help others out when you can.

#21: When someone helps you, say "thank you."

#22: When someone asks you to do something, try to do it without grumbling and with a smile. You have a right to say no, you should be polite and offer a good reason if you do. If someone asks you to do something that feels dangerous or wrong, it's okay to say no and not be polite to keep yourself safe.

#23: Use eating utensils properly. If you are unsure how to do so, ask someone to teach you or watch what people you respect do.

#24: Keep a napkin on your lap; use it to wipe your mouth when necessary.

#25: Don't reach for things at the table; ask to have them passed.

#26: Chew with your mouth closed.

#27: If you hurt someone, say "I'm sorry" and try to find a way to make it better.

#28: Don't hurt people on purpose.

#29: Don't use people's things without permission.

#30: Treat others the way you'd like to be treated.

* Remember: Children count as people.

CC. Examiner.com

basic etiquette simplified. .




I so much love "I am sorry" and "thank you".....you can do wonders with those.

The 4 common good manners i imbibed are: Please, Im sorry, Excuse me and Thank you

ayobase:





basic etiquette simplified. .




I so much love "I am sorry" and "thank you".....you can do wonders with those.

Three basic ones for the toddlers.now these ones for grown up kids and adults

SOME PEOPLE GO DEY DELIVER THE MESSAGE U NO SEND THEM. NO THANK YOU 4 DAT

Good write up @op, thanks for sharing....

Good manners i must say.

But i think i need MORE grace for #16.
You can't expect me to sit through a boring and un-intresting program.

Mehn! That's pure torture!!!



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Ezibless:
Good manners i must say.

But i think i need MORE grace for #16.
You can't expect me to sit through a boring and un-intresting program.

Mehn! That's pure torture!!!



#TeamLastToComeAndFirstToGo

You should try, there must be something you might get out of it. Except you are really really pressed (hunger, tired, restroom etc) then take an excuse and leave . Don't just get up and leave . Depending on the organization though

Ezibless:
Good manners i must say.

But i think i need MORE grace for #16.
You can't expect me to sit through a boring and un-intresting program.

Mehn! That's pure torture!!!



#TeamLastToComeAndFirstToGo

My thoughts exactly. I can leave if i am bored.

andromida:


My thoughts exactly. I can leave if i am bored.

Abi,no time jawe

cancaworm:


You should try, there must be something you might get out of it. Except you are really really pressed (hunger, tired, restroom etc) then take an excuse and leave . Don't just get up and leave . Depending on the organization though

Well,i know i've done it severally.

If the programme is just dull and nothing good is coming out of it, I'd just begin to imagine other IMPORTANT things i woulda done with that time.

And before you say jack,i done grab my purse o
lolz

Ezibless:


Well,i know i've done it severally.

If the programme is just dull and nothing good is coming out of it, I'd just begin to imagine other IMPORTANT things i woulda done with that time.

And before you say jack,i done grab my purse o
lolz

Yeah the NLers need to learn manners. They're mostly a bunch of rude ......

Thanks Op for the info.