The Book on moral education
First and foremost, good manners will give you self-confidence.
Without knowing social rules, people interact with each other relying on their natural intuition and individual sense of right and wrong.
However, in certain situations, this can let you down, especially when you’re nervous, find yourself in an unfamiliar place, or have to communicate with strangers.
Think of manners as signposts of common sense set along the wide road of your life. They’ll always point you in the right direction, teaching you how to act and respond appropriately in any situation and helping you avoid getting lost in life’s many challenges.
A person with good manners makes a positive impression on others. People immediately see a sense of dignity and self-control in them. In our time, good manners are so rare that simply having them can instantly set you a step above others.
A Roadmap to Decent Society Copyright © 2024 by Katie Alberts
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Asteroid Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 978-1-926720-75-3
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Editor: Andrew Andersen
Illustrations and Cover Design: Katie Alberts
Contents
From the Author
Foreword
1. How to Introduce People to One Another
2. Friends and the Basic Principles of Friendship
3. How to Give and Receive Compliments
4. Why is it important to be punctual
5. How to Develop Proper Sportsmanship
6. The Art of Conversation
7. Gifts: How to Give and Receive Them
8. Basic Rules for Correspondence
9. Letters of Appreciation
10. Letters of Sympathy and Condolence
11. Invitation Letter
12. Proper Behavior within the Family
13. How to Be a Hospitable Host
14. How to Be an Ideal Guest
15. Mobile Phones and the Power of Silence
16. Internet and Politeness
17. Basic Rules for Hosting Guests
18. How to Be an Ideal Guest at a Celebration
19. Basic Rules of Behavior at the Table
20. Basic Rules of Behavior Outdoors
21. Proper Behavior on Public Transportation
22. Basic Rules of Behavior in School
23. Old-School Rules for a Modern Young Gentleman
24. Basic Etiquette for Sunday School and Church
25. Basic Rules of Behavior in Cinemas, Theaters
and Concerts
26. Basic Rules of Behavior in Public Places,
Including Office Buildings and Museums
Conclusion and Self-Check (Review Questions)
