Good manners are important to live happily among people.
Without good manners we are only slightly better than animals.
The modern
society consists of more people than it did in the past. These people are of
various cultural, racial, religious and professional backgrounds. It therefore
requires great powers of endurance and abilities of mixing with people. Good
manners enable one to tolerate the disagreeable attitudes of others to a great
extent. They also help to promote friendship among the people around.
If one has
good manners, that person is respected by those who associate with him or her.
Having good manners, however, does not mean that being polite, understanding,
and sympathetic when not only outside but also inside his or her home. There
are many people who are very kind and polite to people outside their homes, but
within their own homes they are worse than the devil himself. Such people do
not really have good manners.
Having good
manners means being good to others. Our speech and habits as well as our
behavior should not hurt the feelings of others or cause them any
inconvenience. We should not also talk ill about others or boast about our
achievements or personal possessions. We must not laugh at the weaknesses and
failures of others. Further, if we are angry we must try to use words in such a
way that others are not offended.
If we have
all these qualities, we will have more friends and well-wishers. We will also
have less trouble from others, and those who associate with us will also learn
how to behave well. In this way, our good manners will help to spread better
understanding and good-will among others. Thus, we can live a happier life. It
is for all these reasons that we should have good manners.
