School Manners For Elegance and Sophistication

I believe that manners and etiquette are to be learnt, or in other words, schooled.

I'm sure there are a thousand websites telling you about etiquette and manners - it is easy to get overwhelmed.

So, if I could highlight the areas anyone who want to improve on their manners...here are these areas:

Enjoy!

The Art of Conversation

• Saying please, thank you, hello, good bye.
• Learning to do proper introductions, or to introduce yourself when not properly being introduced.
• Asking the right questions; not intrusive ones
• Learning how to express yourself and keep opinions about things to yourself.
• Being comfortable in a social situation
• Not to give advice whenever in conversation unless asked.
• Wearing the right clothes as per occasion.
• To be perfectly groomed

See more in the Art of Conversation

School Manners in Character

• To be a good sport
• To be a good friend does not repeat a private conversation
• Favours are given whenever capable
• Favours are repaid
• On time
• Promises are kept
• To be kind
• To be generous
• To never take advantage of others
• To treat everyone equal, not to look down or treat someone else superior

School Manners in Sophistication

• To have self-understanding
• To realize one's strengths and weaknesses
• To pursue one's passion
• To live for a greater Cause than oneself
• To live greater than oneself
• To work hard and have respect for one's work
• To be professional at work
• To have respect for time and money
• To value life and time over money
• To value feelings over money
• To esteem values over money
• Realizing less is more
• To seek to increase knowledge and understanding
• To appreciate beauty
• To be a good host
• To host parties generously
• To love, care and think for others before self

See also Mastering the Art of Class.

I hope all these little reminders have inspired you! Take care. :)

You might like How to be a lady.

See also Good Manners for Children, if you are thinking of where to start teaching your children.

Go back to Manner and Etiquette - How to be Exquisite.

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