What are some ways that a person can develop good manners?
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I would suggest reading a few different etiquette books. Pick those that have been updated recently.
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18 years of training, and a few failed dates.
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Look at yourself in a way you would think others look at you. For example, if you were going to a fancy party, pretend to be a cocky serious person and look at yourself the way you are now. Naw, im kidding, that was a horrible example you should never follow. :P Just try to act in a way that you would find exquisit and nice and always think before you do anything, inspecially eating and talking to others.
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practice makes perfect. =)
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First; Respect yourself. Then; Treat others the way you would like to be treated. That's what real manners is all about. The Golden Rule. Anything beyond that is pretentious nonsense.
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Mark S has the right start, all right. Good manners is not about memorizing etiquette rules (although you can do that later, when you have time, when life starts putting you in specific situations.) Good manners is about genuinely caring about the comfort of another person. Put yourself in their shoes, anticipate their needs, be gracious when people are kind to you.
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Hopefully it's something that both of your parents, in my case, my mom, would teach their children. Table manners, conversational manners, communication manners, they can all come into play with social situations or applied at the workplace. So much of it is common sense like not interrupting people when they speak or not chewing with your mouth full, things you should know if you are respectful of others. You learn from observation, studying people that have good manners (cold be your parents or others) and then practicing. If you need a book to help you, then find one. If for your work, you need lessons, there are places you can go to learn these things.
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Amy Vanderbilt, a respected authority on the subject, writes in her New Complete Book of Etiquette: “The finest rules for behavior are to be found in Chapter 13 of First Corinthians, the beautiful dissertation on charity by St. Paul. These rules have nothing to do with the fine points of dress nor with those of superficial manners. They have to do with feelings and attitudes, kindliness, and consideration of others.”
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You can learn by reading of course but you might also pick up a few good manners by watching people in a movie with classy, sophisticated people in it (if you can find one)
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If you don't have a rule book, think about how you want to be treated if you were the other person. Make them comfortable, be polite and ask what they need.
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inherit a fortune that comes with free ettiquite classes. t'd be nice ay!
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I think manners relate to common courtesy. If you mean etiquette, there are a lot of good books for different applications such as military, dealing with foreign dignitaries, even how to interact with your child's teachers. I also agree that the Bible is a great place to start your studies.
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One way is by working. Believe me when someone works long with someone and they both struggle to get something done, there is a growth is respect in people. You get to realize that other people might not have the taste of humor that you have and maybe something really bad has happened to them. So with pain and tiresome you get to understand better that people might not always be in perfect mood. Another way is by reading books with general content. Reading stories ( grown up books not kid ones ), you get more experience in life.
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be aware of your actions, consequences and practice good manners
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There are several ways to develop good manners. Firstly, observe someone who you deem to have great manners and emulate some of their characteristics. Reading books can also be a good source of knowledge - there are a lot of them about. Mens magazines (not the top shelf stuff - things like GQ) will often give tips and hints aswell as showing you latest fashions. Dress appropriatly for the situation you are going to - don't wear trainers to a ball (you would be suprised how often I have seen that.). Watch old black and white films or programmes about past events. Manners were more 'important' in days gone by. Be polite - always say please and thank you - it goes a long way and think of others needs before your own.
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