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Meaning: Good manners refer to the way in which something is done or takes place. It denotes the mode of action or procedure. It encompasses customary behaviour or conduct, habitual practice, moral character, modes of life, rules of behaviour, distinctive varieties of temperament, outward learning and attitudes.
Thus good manners cover the whole range of our conduct in relation to our neighbours, especially such conduct will be noticed by them. Good manners are the skills of making people feel easy and comfortable. We cannot pretend to have good manners. Good manners must blossom forth from well-formed inner dispositions.
Essentials for Good Manners: There are two basic dispositions which act as the corner stones. They are : 1.UPRIGHTNESS OF MIND and 2. MORAL GOODNESS.
1. UPRIGHTNESS OF MIND: It is formed by studying the principles of right thinking from those who are recognized authorities in the matter and by dealing with those who are same. Uprightness of mind leads to right judgement. Commonsense is another word for right judgement. Commonsense should be embellished with a sense of humour. Sense of humour is an ornament to one’s good sense, adding beauty and charm to one’s personality.
2. MORAL GOODNESS: It is acquired by constantly trying to be right, according to well informed and upright conscience. Conscience is the soft whispers of god in persons. Conscience is the act to discern good from evil, an inner voice that beckons a person to act rightly. Conscience helps an individual to identify the accepted norms. We grow in moral goodness by constantly keeping company with those who are morally sound.
The uprightness of mind and moral goodness are essential for a good and sound character.