Etiquette and Manners
Etiquette and Manners
There are two terms to describe our social behaviour — 'etiquette' and
'manners'. The first one is a French word. Etiquette means the rules of correct
behaviour in society. Etiquette and good manners are essential to any
civilization. Over the years the great people of the world have emphasized on
etiquette and good manners. Good manners make you a person, while etiquette
makes you socially acceptable. Etiquettes help you gain respect in society as
well as in family. It is important to say 'please', 'thank you', 'pardon me',
'excuse me', 'may I' etc in everyday life. Family is the best institution for
children to learn etiquette. Here children learn to respect the decision of all
other family members. They also put into practice the foundation of all social
etiquette here. Social etiquette means how you behave with your friends,
neighbours and strangers. If you show respect and be well mannered with your
friends and neighbours, you are sure to be in list of their favourite persons.
They will trust you and care about you. We should remember that nowadays
everyone observes us. We not only represent ourselves and our family but also
our society, our nation. So it is important to be well mannered and have the
proper sense of etiquette. (Words : 210)
