We live in civilised society where good manners for all occasions are a necessity.Gone are the days when man lved in jungle,in seclusion,and had not developed social customs an behaved in any manner he liked.
Now civilisation requires every citizen to follow decorum and rules of behaviour.
All this requires discipline which is cultivated in the early stages of one"s life and at home.And who is better equipped than one"s own prents to see to it that one learns etiquette.
It is the breeding-one"s family roots- that goes a long way in helping one to acquire the ability to behave in a befitting manner in society.
If we peep into our pas history,we find that the practice of good manners was prevalent even in the times of RAJAS ,MAHARAJAS,king and emperors where the courtiers bowed before them and the youngsters paid respects to their elders.
One"s family background may help him shape or mar his personality.While a congenial background,noble bearing,cultural evironment may groom him to be a worthy person,his own efforts to rise above petty matters through his own will and determination may shape his fuyur.
Thus etiquette is not acquired by mere backgound.One"s own efforts also go a long way in shaping his personality.
But all said and done,do not we hear that charity begins at home? Thus the environment also does play its part in shaping a child.
In today's society one cannot live cut-off from the rest and that is why one's behaviour acquires added importance.We in india have a long tradition of good behaviour towards others,although the younger generation of the day,in majority of cases,does not comply with this dictum; they revolt against it.But good manners are after all good manners.
Etiquette rules are not confined to one"s behaviour at home,with friends,neighbours and society.They have their relevance while one stands,talks,sits,meets people,throws parties and sends letters.
They are also not confined to followed in times of peace as well as when a war is going on.The prisoners of war ave got to be treated i a particular manner by the enemy.That is where the role of the Red Cross acquires importance.
As said earlier,good manners prvade a wide range of field.one has to learn to sit properly,to dress properly for different occasions,extend greetings,mixing with opposite sex,greeting friends on birth days,etc,etc.
It has been aptly said that good manners cost one nothing but bring in a heap of goodwill.
On the other hand rudeness takes on no where,while a polished person is in command even in adverse situations.
Well,if one cannot get along with people around him,it is doubtful that he would go far in his vocation.
It is always beneficial if one has the knack to learn.A person cab add to his knowledge of etiquette only when he is simple at heart,ties to face adverse situations and learn from them.Unfortunately some minds refuse to learn and it has been observed that they are generally left behind in life.There are talented persons who always grumble and thus are left behind.It is always the smile that wins.
"Laugh and the whole world laughs with you; weep and you weep alone; rejoice and men seek you; grieve and they turn and go."
Good manners go a long way in bringing success to a person in his/her field.And good manners also mean sobriety and invincibility.Those endowed with these two qualities face the upheavals of life in an even manner while the illmannered person may go berserk and spoil his chances.
A man with good manners earns popularity.It is the consideration for others that makes a man taller than his fellow beings.
Good manners are a must in building cordial and joyous relatoins with others.In the compertitive world we live in,there is scope only for the best to be accepted.
It is pity that a person who behaves roughly with aother person forgets that not only does the aggrieved person gets humiliated but also tries to retaliate.
It goes without saying that a well-mannered person leads a normal and happy life and faces difficulties with fortitude.
