Manners
make the man is a very commonly heard saying in every culture found in world
over. Manners form the basis for every person's name and status in the society.
When elder's dislike any person the very first sentence begins as "He is a
very well mannered person". Manners play a very important role and play a
major part of the person's outlook.
Manner
does not only mean the respect one gives to elders but also respect towards
both people of similar and younger age. Manners should be inculcated right from
the time a person is a child. This helps them to respect others throughout
their life. Apart from respecting elders it also is in reference to ladies,
children and every part and parcel of the society. It is a very common
phrase-" Ladies First", where the ladies are given the privilege to
be first. And in case of children, their thoughts and views are listened to and
analyzed.
Manners
and respect are a must if someone wants to go ahead in his or her life. When
properly followed manners help a person to gain respect and trust in his
society. Manners are the critical steps in the ladder to success which
guarantees an individual to reach a high position life. It also brings a sense
of gratitude and well being in an individual and gives them a chance to express
themselves. An important part of social etiquette can be seen at workplaces, as
one tends to spend a lot of time at work.
With
workplaces becoming global, the office environment is becoming more and more
diverse and less formal. Unfortunately, the fallout of this has been that
common courtesies like politeness and good manners have taken a back seat. They
are deemed less and less important in our Professional as well as personal
lives. The workplaces of today are competitive and conflict ridden, often
giving rise to strong emotions. Is it any wonder then that traditional niceties
and formalities have given way to contracted greetings and electronic wishes?
Writing letters or thank you notes have become past, unheard of almost.
Manners
at the workplace are essential to retain the dignity and the professionalism in
the organization. The concept of civility encompasses social manners, personal
grooming and dressing, communicating right, cell phone etiquette and of course
good manners. Good manners help in building cordial relationships and provide
for a healthy environment at work. The ones of maintaining civility at the
workplace is on the employees, who need to observe a certain code of conduct.
While
introducing a person or addressing somebody using the appropriate title like
Mr. Mrs. or Miss makes a lot of difference Saying 'thank you' or 'sorry' might
go a long way in building relationships as does a smile. Such gestures are
always appreciated. Do not gossip or talk ill of others at the workplace. Your
workplace is not the right place to flirt or find a date.
If
you are in the wrong accept it graciously and do apologize .Don't criticize
others work or ideas in public .Never make lewd comments or use nasty
expressions while talking. Always be neatly and formally attired for the
workplace. Such professional etiquette will only help one become a successful
individual in life and society.
Being
courteous to others will earn you respect and courtesy in return and shows that
you have had a good upbringing. Manners help recognize an individual as a
person of class earning one respect and awe of others in the society. Thus the
term or phrase "manners make the man" is apt in every sense.
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