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But, depending on the interpretation, this importance could be due to any one of the below:. Good manners being a core part of what it is to be a good human. Expansion on this idea. People have debated throughout the ages whether it is true that good manners are more than just an ornament. For some people, our manners do not have any bearing on whether we are truly good people: on this argument, we can do kind and good acts in an impolite way. However, for other people, how polite and civilized we are in our dealings with others does indicate something about how good a person we are.
Perhaps this is because good manners demonstrate a sense of respect for other human beings: this kind of respect is at the core of many systems of morality. Which camp do you belong to? Whether you believe that manners are right at the heart of our personalities or whether you believe that they are more of an external display of a thoughtful state of mind, there is no denying that this proverb can give us plenty of pause for thought.
This means that politeness helps society to run smoothly as it helps social interactions to go without a hitch. Preventing conflict: It is amazing how much conflict can be prevented simply by being polite when we make requests of others. When we demand overbearingly that other people do something for us, they can often respond with hostility. But, when we ask politely and respectfully, they are more likely to see us as an ally.
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