Why are manners important?
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VS Angel aka Mrs. Stealth Intelligence
ANSWERS: 15
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They are not important aways. They are only important to those who feel they are important always. All people do not beleive they are always important therefore they are not always important to the people who do not beleive they are.
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"Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. If you have that awareness, you have good manners, no matter which fork you use." Emily Post Good manners are important because they keep people behaving in a civilized way. Polite behavior makes life flow in a positive fashion. How dreadful everyday living would be if people consistently failed to observe common courtesies.
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I found this article, and I think it is very helpful in explaining why manners are so important. Here is a snippet: "Etiquette is the rules of behaviour in certain situations, whereas having good manners is showing kindness and consideration to people. It's about making them feel good about themselves and it makes you feel good, too," explains June Dally-Watkins, who has been teaching Australians the courtesies of civilised society for more than 50 years. Dr James Donnelly, head of psychology at the Sydney Children's Hospital at Randwick, views manners as a "lubricant" for social interactions. "Manners help us live together in a small space. It makes interactions go a little more smoothly and be a little more predictable." Anyone interested in reading more about raising children to have good manners can go here: http://womansday.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=281304
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The art of being a lady or a gentleman means doing your best to make everyone around you comfortable. Well mannered people have respect for themselves and those around them.
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Wow...there are so many answers to this, but the first one that comes to mind is this: Manners show/display proper...(looking for a word.... ... ... ... ...)properness...-ish. Properness shows that you care about...life, things around you, etc. With that in mind, if you don't care, why should anyone else care about you?
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It greases the wheels of society..it values civility, being polite and ultimately being kind. If one has manners, it is due to one's parents having taught the proper way to behave. Too many parents don't have manners themselves and therefore their children are on their own since they have no role models at home! :)
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Well! there is no need to think twice in admitting that manners are very important to every human being. As it is the only asset that distinguish us from animals. A manner less person is nothing but some sort of a beast. A man without manners is like a body without heartbeat. A lady without manners is like a body without soul. If you want to be known as a human being then good manners are a must.
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Much like ChandaDiane, I believe that good manners are intended to make everyone feel at ease. Remember that story about Queen Victoria drinking from the fingerbowl? For what is rudeness but inconsideration of everyone else around you?
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Well, with my TIGER, mess up and she bites your HEAD OFF, hence I hope you'll understand the WHY....
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to save yourself the embarrassment of doing something obnoxious.
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To maintain the illusion of civillity
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Manners are a part of our genetics. We can't help it - well some of us any way. There are still gentlemen in the world who open doors and stand on buses, but it is a dying art. This makes me sad as etiquette is an important part of social contact.
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Quite simply, because we don't want to make our lives and the lives of others miserable. Treating others civilly and with respect is the hallmark of a good society, and when we have a good society, life runs more smoothly, with less aggravation, and with less heartache. And when we practice what we preach, it encourages others to do the same.
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It shows consideration for others...and gives people a comfort bubble to stay in, when they're with people they don't know very well. It helps initial, and otherwise awkward, interaction with other human beings.
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Very. Thankfully, expressing common courtesies was an important thing for my parents too. Practicing them shows respect and lets me make my parents proud!
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