Do manners still matter? Yes.

As crazy as our world has gotten, good manners are more important than ever.

Manners are more than just saying “please” and “thank you” and holding a door for someone. Manners are the foundation of civil behavior. Without them, society decays and disintegrates.

Manners, etiquette, courtesy, politeness — whatever term you use — are the code of conduct that is essential to civil society. Equally important is that they support relationships, and healthy human relationships are the building blocks of healthy communities.

Don’t think it’s okay to forego good manners in your close personal relationships — that’s where manners matter the most. Treating your spouse, partner, child, or close friend with respect and consideration will strengthen your relationship and serve as a model for others.

When you’re in the habit of using good manners all the time, with everyone you come in contact with, you’ll be a positive influence on others, who will, in turn, be a positive influence on others, and that positive cycle just might change the world.

Let’s try it.

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