Manners are something used everyday to make a good impression on others and to feel good about oneself. No natter where you are -at home, at work or with friends-practicing good manners is important.

Good manners are more than opening doors and writing thank you notes. While opening doors for others and writing notes is nice, True courtesy goes deeper. Being polite and courteous means considering how others are feeling.

If you practice good manners, you are showing those around you that you are considerate of their feelings and respectful ,you are also setting standards for others’ behavior and encouraging them to treat you with similar respect.