Practise Good Manners

1. Think things out before speaking, especially if you are poor at finding the right words.
2. Don't speak loudly, speak with respect.
3. Don't ever speak of bodily functions, such as using the bathroom or telling crude jokes.
4. Always respect all elders, and listen to them and learn. They have been around, and can teach you plenty.
5. Using the terms 'Thank you', 'Please', and 'You're welcome' indicates good manners.
6. Hold open a door for anyone, male or female, following you closely. This is good manners and will never change.
7. Speak highly of your parents and show respect for them.
8. Do not swear or use filthy language. It's unprofessional! People doing this are usually very immature and lack self-control or respect for themselves and others.
9. Greet others appropriately even if you know someone well. If you are a man, instead "Hey Baby, what's shaking?" try something like, "Hello, good morning or evening," anything making you appear respectful.
10. Try showing you are interested in others by asking questions about them. Don't steal their spotlight by just talking about yourself. Don't come off as selfish. Continually talking of yourself is boring and others will avoid you.
11. Pay attention to how you carry yourself.
12. Don't put others down, belittle them or spread gossip. Never criticize someone in an attempt to demean or to elevate yourself. If you wouldn't like it done to you, then don't do it! Be complimentary and positive. Having an opinion is fine, but being insulting reflects bad manners.
13. Don't interrupt, cut off or override others, unless they are insulting or swearing, etc. Give others respect and try letting them finish; be a listener! And practice being a good one!
14. Ask for clarification properly. If you missed something someone said, or if you need clarification, ask "Could you say that again for me, please?" or "I'm sorry"