Have you been extra courteous the last few weeks?
With September being National Courtesy Month, this is the perfect time to brush up on being polite to others. After all, a little kindness does go a long way.
Some politeness reminders – and ways to raise the bar on being kind to others:
- Always say “please” and “thank you.”
- Greet others with a smile. Say “hello.” And “goodbye.”
- Be a good listener. Don’t interrupt!
- Dress appropriately for the occasion.
- Wait your turn. Patience really is a virtue.
- Practice your mobile manners.
- Leave things better than you found them.
- Recognize – and show gratitude – to others.
- If you have to leave the dinner table, excuse yourself.
- Give at least 3 compliments a day.
And if you need any more reasons to brush up on being a little kinder to your fellow human beings, studies have shown that being “nice” to others is actually really good for you. In a recent article on Huffington Post [1], clinical psychologist Lara Honos-Webb, Ph.D. stated “When we help others and do kind acts, it causes our brain to release endorphins, the chemicals that give us feelings of fervor and high spirits—similar to a ‘runner’s high.’”
Sometimes it’s good to be reminded that using your manners and being courteous to others really matters. You can never be TOO POLITE! [2]
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