Demeanor?

June 25, 2021

Did you know that your attitude matters the most? That your manners tells who you are and where have you been?

Anyway, before we go on to my topic let me give thanks first to @Bloghound because her article "It's Not What You Say, It's How You Say It!" inspires me to write this one. It reminds me that no one is privilege enough to act rude to anyone.

So let's start discussing this topic that I called demeanor.

Demeanor is defined as:

• outward behavior or bearing.

Manners is defined as:

• the prevailing customs, ways of living, and habits of a people, class, period, etc.; mores:

• ways of behaving with reference to polite standards; social comportment:

Yes, this topic is all about having demeanors or in layman terms manners.

Having manners or what we called etiquette is important in life. It is also what we called respecting yourself and others. People with good manners will usually make a positive impression on those around them. It will also make your life easier because people will find you nice and respectable.

Did you know that the following shows if you have the right manners and good etiquette:

• The way you converse

• The way you deal with different kinds of people

• The way you dress on every occasion

• The way you do your work

• The way you take care of things

Yes, in all of those cases your manners show.

There is a reason why respecting other people and giving courtesy was taught to us way before the time that we learn to walk. There's a reason why we are taught to help other people especially the elders.

It is because when you know the acceptable behavior for any situation this will improve your confidence and self-esteem. You will feel comfortable walking into any situation and know the correct protocol in every aspect.

Let's site some examples that show's good manners:

Let's say you are in a restaurant, and you needed a glass of water. You can ask nicely for a glass of water without being rude by saying "Can I please have a glass of water?" adding the word please to your sentence will be more pleasing to the ears than saying it "Give me a glass of water!"

Texting someone and informing them that you are going to call is also a sign that you have a good manners especially if it's the first time that you are going to call a person. It's one way of showing them that you respect the time of the person that you are calling and that you are giving them ample time to be ready for whatever purpose of your call is.

And did you know that keeping your mouth closed while chewing food and silently chewing your food is also part of having a good manners? Shaking hands when you are introduced or after the meeting? Assisting someone on her seat? Yes, even that one is part of having a good manner and right conduct.

Nowadays people are already stressed with what's happening around us, let us be more courteous and respectful with the people around us. And having a good manners and good ettiquette will also lead you to having a wonderful job. Not all companies are just looking at your credentials, some one them are looking on how you dress, how you communicate with people and how you deal with what's happening around you. That is another reason why having good manners is important.

And let me put it in my own word, in my own understanding. Manners and good ettiquette is making the people around you comfortable. It is making life more enjoyable for you and for those you come into contact with. If you are well mannered others will be more comfortable in your company. The world will be a better place if we will be sensitive enought to respect and give courtesy to the people around us.

And I want to share a good news with you before I end this topic. The good news is that no matter what your background is, no matter how old you are, no matter where you are, no matter if you did go to school or not, good manners can be learned anytime anywhere.

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