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“Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you - not because they are nice, but because you are.”

Unknown

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“I seek constantly to improve my manners and graces, for they are the sugar to which all are attracted. ”

Og Mandino

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“Give thanks for a little and you will find a lot.”

Hansa Proverb

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“If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough.”

Meister Eckhart [Johannes Eckhart]

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“The real test of good manners is to be able to put up with bad manners pleasantly.”

Kahlil Gilbran

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“Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. If you have that awareness, you have good manners, no matter what fork you use.”

Emily Post

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“Good manners will open doors that the best education cannot.”

Clarence Thomas

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“Good manners and soft words have brought many a difficult thing to pass.”

Sir John Vanbrugh

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“Friends and good manners will carry you where money won't go.”

Margaret Walker

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“Respect for ourselves guides our morals; respect for others guides our manners.”

Lawrence Sterne

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“Make it a habit to tell people thank you. To express your appreciation, sincerely and without the expectation of anything in return.”

Ralph Marston

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“Good manners sometimes means simply putting up with other people's bad manners. ”

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

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Here are some stories about everyday heroes who show 'good manners'.
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I can be good too As parents, we're nothing if not educators. Ever since our daughter was born, when I leave her, to go to work for instance, I tell her, "You be a good girl, and I'll be a good boy too." I'm not perfect, but through this she knows that I expect her to be good and that she should expect me to be good also. It also...
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Good character Day in day out, I try as much as possible to exhibit a good behaviour. I always copy positive attitude from people I meet and good manners is one of them. Maturity defines itself in you when you exhibit good behaviors and behave in a civilized manner in society. There is a say that goes "if you think safety is...
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The Gentleman I was at my favourite bakery after a long time. The smell of freshly baked breads, quiches and apple pie invaded my nostrils. I decided to check if anything new had been added to their usual spread. It was difficult to move forward because of the pressing sea of humanity. I somehow reached the counter and ordered...
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Where did your values come from?

We've all had people in our lives who have made a positive impact on us. A parent or grandparent, a sibling who was there for us, or maybe even just a guy who shines shoes for a living? Whoever they are, tell us their story so they can inspire us even more.

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ACHIEVEMENT
AMBITION
APPRECIATING NATURE
APPRECIATION
BEING THERE
BELIEVE
BELIEVE IN YOURSELF
BRAVERY
CARING
CHANGE
CHARACTER
CHARITY
CHEER
CIVILITY
CLASS AND GRACE
COMMITMENT
COMMON GROUND
COMMUNITY
COMPASSION
COMPLIMENTS
COMPROMISE
CONFIDENCE
CONNECTION
COURAGE
COURTESY
CREATIVITY
DEDICATION
DETERMINATION
DEVOTION
DO THY BEST
DO YOUR PART
DREAM
DRIVE
EDUCATION
EMPATHY
ENCOURAGEMENT
EQUALITY
EXCELLENCE
FAMILY
FITNESS
FORESIGHT
FORGIVENESS
FRIENDSHIP
GENEROSITY
GET ALONG
GET OUTSIDE
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GOODNESS
GRATITUDE
GREAT MUSIC
GRIT
HARD WORK
HEALTH
HELPING OTHERS
HONESTY
HONOR
HOPE
HUMILITY
HUMOR
IMAGINE
INCLUDING OTHERS
INCLUSION
INGENUITY
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INTEGRITY
JOY
JUSTICE
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LAUGHTER
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LISTENING
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LIVE LIFE
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LOVE
LOYALTY
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
MENTORING
MINDFULNESS
MOTIVATION
OPPORTUNITY
OPTIMISM
OUR BEAUTIFUL WORLD
OVERCOMING
PARENTING
PASSION
PATIENCE
PEACE
PERSEVERANCE
PERSISTENCE
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PLEASE AND THANK YOU
PRACTICE
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PULL TOGETHER
PURPOSE
REACHING OUT
RESILIENCY
RESPECT
RESPONSIBILITY
RIGHT CHOICES
RISING ABOVE
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SELF-CARE
SERVICE
SHARING
SMILE
SOUL
SPORTSMANSHIP
SPREAD YOUR WINGS
STEWARDSHIP
STRENGTH
TEACHING BY EXAMPLE
TEAMWORK
THANK YOU
TRUE BEAUTY
TRUE CHAMPION
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UNITY
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Your Comments
briana from houston MAY 23, 2013
this website is soooooooooooooooooooooooloooooo cool that i told my husband about it
Elizabeth from Georgia FEBRUARY 25, 2013
My mother always said, "Good manners make us nice to know." Simple, but so true.
Ellie H. from Massachusetts OCTOBER 20, 2012
When you cross directly in front of someone, blocking their way, when they are clearly searching for an item on a grocery or pharmacy shelf, please say, "Excuse me." I find that most people do not say this and I find it rude. I feel as if I am invisible. I always say, "Excuse me" when I need to block them, even for a second or two. Bring back good manners!
skyler from school OCTOBER 17, 2012
I love your web site it is awesome!
delicious from school OCTOBER 17, 2012
At home I tells my mom every thing.
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