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                 Step 22: Practice Courtesy on a Daily Basis

                 Courtesy  is  nothing  more  than  consideration  for  others.  It  opens  doors  that  would  not
                 otherwise open. A courteous person who is not very sharp, will go further in life than a
                 discourteous but sharp person.
                 It  is  the  little  things  that  make  a  big  difference.  Have  you  ever  been  bitten  by  an
                 elephant? The most obvious answer is no. Have you ever been bitten by a mosquito?
                 Most of us have. It is the little irritants that test patience. Courtesy is made of nothing
                 more than many petty sacrifices.
                 Small courtesies will take a person much further than cleverness. Courtesy is an offshoot
                 of deep moral behavior. It costs nothing but pays well.
                 No one is too big or too busy to practice courtesy. Courtesy means giving your seat to
                 the elderly or to the disabled. Courtesy can be a warm smile, a thank-you. It is a small
                 investment but the payoffs are big. It enhances the other person's self-worth. Courtesy
                 requires humility. It is unfortunate when people become obnoxious, because they detract
                 from  their  positive  traits.  I  have  overheard  people  saying  with  pride,  "I  can  be  pretty
                 obnoxious."
                 Scatter  the  seeds  of  courtesy  wherever  you  can.  Some  are  bound  to  take  root  and
                 elevate you in the eyes of others.

                 Manners

                 Courtesy and manners go hand in hand. It is equally important, if not more, to practice
                 manners at home and not just on outsiders. Showing consideration and good manners
                 brings out a feeling of warmth and acceptance in the home. Courtesy means practicing
                 good manners.
                 Besides being self-satisfying, politeness and courtesy have many more advantages than
                 rude behavior. Considering that, I wonder why more people don't practice courtesy. Rude
                 and discourteous people may get short term results. Most people like to avoid dealing
                 with  such  behavior  and  in  the  long  run,  rude  people  are  disliked.  Courteous  behavior
                 ought to be taught to children at an early age so that they can grow and become mature,
                 considerate adults.  Courteous behavior,  once  learned, stays for  life. It demonstrates  a
                 caring  attitude  and  a  sensitivity  to  other  people's  feelings.  It  seems  trivial  and
                 unimportant,  but  little  phrases  such  as,  "please,"  "thank  you"  and  "I'm  sorry"  take  a
                 person a long way.
                 Remember, being courteous will breed courtesy in return. Practice as much and as often
                 as you can. Initially, it may take some effort, but the effort is well worth it.
                 Politeness is the hallmark of gentleness. Courtesy is another name for politeness. It costs
                 a little but pays a lot, not only to the individual but to the entire organization.
                 Have you noticed that sometimes when one person is telling a joke, another person will
                 jump in and give the punch line, drawing attention to himself. And after everyone laughs
                 he will reveal where he read it. This may show superior knowledge but it shows inferior
                 manners.

                 Courtesy Shows Good Upbringing









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