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The Power of Good Manners

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What are Good Manners?

Courtesy, politeness or having

are all about respecting others and yourself.

Good manners mean you don’t make others

uncomfortable around you. It’s not just about

eating quietly and neatly, it’s about paying

attention to the person who is talking to you and

treating every individual equally regardless of their

appearance, beliefs and backgrounds. Good

manners imply being cheerful and generous to

others and valuing diversity.

How would you feel if someone talked to your

friend but turned his back on you?

Or if someone pushed you out of the way to get

the seat you were about to sit on?

How would you feel if someone let the door slam

in your face as you were about to walk through it?

Or if someone shared your things but never

shared anything of theirs?

How would you feel if someone never said

‘please’, ‘excuse me’ or ‘thank you’?

Good manners is about considering the feelings

of other people, and being the kind of person

that others will like and respect.

Example of Good Manners

to everyone you meet.

You will never regret being too polite, but you

might regret being rude.

Use the magic words as often as possible:

Hello, Please, Excuse me, Sorry

And these two most important words:

Thank you

Do not interrupt people and learn to be a good

listener. This will help you see the world

through the of others.

Show your appreciation at every

opportunity, even for small things.

When you show your appreciation to

others, you will get back some of what

you give. Appreciation is always appreciated.

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Respect the adults and others around the

school. Hold the doors for them. Let

others through first.

Greet everyone politely when you see

them. Ask how their day is going.

YOU MATTER, YOUR WORK MATTERS ,

OUR SCHOOL MATTERS – Show this by

keeping your uniform, your books and our

school neat and tidy.

Line up sensibly and quietly as the adults

have asked.

BE THE BEST PERSON YOU CAN POSSIBLY

BE.

Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice for us. This

shows us that we should be selfless and put

others before ourselves.

“Whatsoever you do to the

least of my brothers , that

you do onto me”

How we treat one another

is how we treat Jesus.

Thumb (people who are close to you) These are your close friends and family, often the first you think about when you pray. Give thanks to God and ask his protection on your parents, siblings, friends, and classmates.

Pointer (people who point the way) These are leaders in your life, such as teachers, adults, priests and nuns. Offer God your thanksgiving for them and ask him to help them in their important work.

Tall Finger (people in authority) The big people in the world need prayer too. Ask God to give wisdom to our government, military, and police.

Ring Finger (people who are weak) This is your weakest finger. We should remember others who are sick, live in poverty, or are treated badly. Pray that Jesus would give them new strength.

Little Finger (your own needs) God wants to hear your needs too, especially when you put others first. Pray for your own growth in mind, body, and spirit.

Join in this hymn

"Whatsoever you do to the least of my brothers, that you do unto me. When I was hungry, you gave me to eat; When I was thirsty, you gave me to drink. Now enter into the home of My Father.

Whatsoever you do to the least of my brothers, that you do unto me. When I was homeless, you opened your door; When I was naked, you gave me your coat. Now enter into the home of My Father.

When I was weary, you helped me find rest.

When I was anxious, you calmed all my fears.

Now enter into the home of My Father.

Whatsoever you do to the least of my

brothers, that you do unto me."