3. What are Good Manners?
• Good manners are a set of behaviors which
mark someone as a civilized and cultured
member of a society.
• Manners are usually taught from a very young
age, with some people receiving additional
training in etiquette, formal rules of conduct
which apply to a variety of situations.
4. Difference between Manners and
Etiquette
Etiquettes
• Etiquette is a code of polite conduct based on
social acceptance and efficiency.
• Just as there are traffic laws to create smooth
transportation flow and prevent collisions, so
there are societal rules designed to facilitate
positive human exchanges and reduce
conflict.
5. Contin…
Manners
• Manners are polite behaviors that reflect an
attitude of consideration, kindness and
respect for others.
• You may not have been taught how to make
proper introductions, but a kind person knows
better than to belittle or embarrass another
person in public or private.
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6. Some of the good habits to develop
Wake Early: Form a habit to wake up early in
the morning which make your day fresh.
Exercise: It will keep you fit and healthy which
help you to achieve your goal.
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7. Review or rewrite your goal:
• Starting the day by reviewing or rewriting
my goals means that I have better awareness
of them throughout the day.
As Robin Sharma says:
• “With better awareness you can make better choices and
when you make better choices, you will see better results.”
Contin…
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8. Read and Listen to Motivational Material:
In the morning a whole day of endless
possibilities lies ahead. I motivate myself to play
my best game by reading and listening to
inspirational books/ audiobooks.
Visual the day ahead:
I like to take a few minutes to shut my eyes
and visualize what I want happen in the coming
day.
Contin…
9. Write a “To Do” List:
I like to write out a list in my diary of the
important tasks I need to do that day. As they
are completed I put a line through them. So
simple, yet so effective.
Check the News Headlines:
I think it’s important to have an idea of
what is happening in our community and the
world.
Contin…
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10. Blog:
I find there are many benefits to blogging.
Starting a blog can help you gain clarity, be creative,
make new friends, and may even generate you
some income. If you would like to start a blog
Take Time to Look Good:
It’s a reality of life that people judge us by our
appearance. I take a few minutes each morning to
ensure I go out into the world looking the best I
can.
Contin…
11. Smile:
I try to carry a smile with me on throughout
the day. I find that not only does it make me
happier, but it can make other people smile and
open the door to conversations with people I
haven’t talked to before.
Put First Things First:
I try to avoid having my day controlled by
tasks that are urgent , but not necessarily
important.
Contin…
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12. Contin…
Under-Promise and Over-Deliver:
At work I try to go the extra mile on my
projects, especially on the details many people
might miss. I set reasonable deadlines for myself
and, when possible, try to get them done early.
Be Proactive:
being proactive means showing initiative and
taking the responsibility to make things happen.
13. Contin…
Snack Well:
I substitute the chips, candy and chocolate
with fruit, vegetables and nuts.
Connect with Nature:
I find spending time outdoors in nature is
great for my sense of well-being.
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14. Contin…
Ping a Friend:
I try to send a quick email or text to a
friend each day.
Save:
I save at least 10% of each paycheck. A
great way to find the money to save is to break
it down to a daily amount.
15. Contin…
Have Family Time:
I believe it’s important to be present most
evenings. Family time is about quantity and
quality.
Take Time for Myself:
I also believe it’s important to spend a little
time each day just for me. Some things I like to
do.
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Tidy Up:
A cluttered house can lead to a cluttered
mind and fuzzy thinking. I find it’s best to stay
on top of things by tidying up each day.
Wind Down:
I try to switch off the computer and the TV
about 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime and let
my brain have some down time after a long day.
17. Contin…
Review My Day:
I find this is a great way to hold myself to
account for taking action throughout the day.
Did I get closer to achieving my goals? Did I
complete my to do list?
Say I Love You:
Don’t just assume that your family
members know you love them. Say it to your
family members.
18. Contin…
Go to Bed At A Reasonable Time:
the first habit of this list (waking early)
begins by going to bed at a reasonable time and
getting a good nights sleep.
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19. Ethics: What does it derived from?
It derived from Greek word ‘ethicos’ meaning
characters and manners
Character of a person expressed write or
wrong conduct of action
Set of moral principles prescribing code,
explains what is good and right or bad and
wrong.
20. Difference between Values, Moral and
Ethics
Values:
Values are the rules by which we make
decisions about right and wrong good and bad.
They also tell us what are important or and
useful when we are loosing some quality or
another.
21. Conti….
Morals:
Morals have social element to values and it
have a very broad acceptance. Morals are far
more about good and bad than other values. We
thus judge others more strongly on morals than
values. A person can be described as immoral,
yet there is no word for them not following
values.
22. Ethics
The philosophical study of moral values
and rules.
Motivational based on ideas of right and
wrong.
Conti….
23. Moral Principles or Values
Trustworthy
Respect
Responsibility
Fairness
Honest
Citizenship
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24. Trustworthy
• Be honest, reliable and ethical in all your
dealings
• Don’t steal, misuse or abuse company’s
property or things
• Refuse to cheat, lie, deceive, manipulate,
exploit or take advantages of others.
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25. Respect
• Give value and honour to all
• Be courteous, polite and friendly to all
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30. What is character?
• Character is a the mental and moral qualities
distinctive to an individual
• Character is a complex of mental and ethical
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