Are Manners Important?

The build of something that's far more important than steel and brick and stone. What holds a city together is a need which all men have. The need for living together with their fellow men, sharing their work, helping each other, enjoying their friendships and their companionship.

And since people must depend upon one another, they have built up ways through the ages of getting along together. Our laws are one way of doing this. But just as important as laws are the rules and usages of courtesy and consideration, which we call good manners.

They come naturally where people have a high regard for each other. We see good manners all the day, not only a mouse but among children too. Often they may not even realize that the consideration they're showing for others might be called good manners.

Wherever you go, you'll always find that good manners keep things running smoothly. smoothly. Paying attention to a neighbor's yard is good manners because it's considerate. So is going to the end of the line instead of trying to break into the middle. It's only fair to those who were there before you.

Introductions are good manners because they're friendly and help people be at ease with each other. And good manners at the table make for a pleasant and comfortable meal. Such things as coming to the table with clean hands and face passing food properly and pleasant conversation make meal time enjoyable for the whole family. Yes, you see good manners wherever there are people who respect

each other and want to get along with others. Sometimes though you find a person like Mickey Taylor who has lost sight of the importance of good manners or who hasn't realized the values of consideration for others.