Virtue of the Fortnight - Courtesy

Courtesy is our Virtue of the Fortnight.

Virtue of the Fortnight - Courtesy

COURTESY - is being polite and having good manners. It is a gracious way of speaking and acting which gives others a feeling of being valued and respected.

It is greeting others with respect. “Please”, “thankyou”, “excuse me”, “good morning”, “hello”, “goodbye”, “you’re welcome” or a wave are not just words. They are courteous expressions that show people you respect them and care about them.

HOW DO YOU PRACTICE COURTESY?

Being courteous is remembering your manners. Speak politely. Wait your turn. Instead of interrupting someone, say “Excuse me,” and then wait patiently for them to give you their attention. Greet people pleasantly. When you are courteous, you make requests instead of demands. Bring courtesy home. Your family needs it most of all. Courtesy helps life go smoothly.

WHY PRACTICE COURTESY?

When a person doesn’t practice courtesy, people feel insulted and disrespected. They think this person is rude and ignorant, not caring about anyone or anything. Practicing courtesy gives people a sense that they are valued. Courtesy is like a magnet. It makes you attractive to others.

SIGNS OF SUCCESS

You are practicing Courtesy when you…….

-      Show others that you value and respect them

-      Remember to treat elders, parents, teachers and children politely

-      Think about how your actions affect others

-      Eat, speak and move graciously

-      Make requests instead of demands

-      Greet people with a smile

“Politeness is to do and say the kindest things in the kindest way”

“Most smiles are started with another smile” 

“Of all the things you wear, your expression is the most important.”