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Some Unconventional Ways Of Showing Courtesy



Showing courtesy is way more than saying thank you, sorry and welcome. There are things we can do to show courtesy and it doesn’t just show just courtesy, it also shows respect for others. If we ever want to be treated in a certain way, we should learn to treat others that way too, so says the golden rule. In order to display courtesy beyond apologies and salutations, there are some other ways we need to learn to show courtesy in, they include;

Ø  Seek someone’s permission putting a video call to them or calling them via social media. This is personally a no-no for me. You need to respect the person by asking and respect their decision in case it’s not a very good time for them to speak to you.

Ø  In case you miss a call, drop a message as soon as possible if you're unable to call back and reply messages that are sent to you. Everyone counts. Don’t make it a deliberate act to not return your missed calls or reply your messages.

Ø  Pay back borrowed money as soon as possible no matter how little the amount is. Don't assume they don't need it, and never make them ask you for it. There will always be a next time and if you’ve screwed up the first experience, you’d most likely not get another.

Ø  Turn the volume down when you're watching video, playing music or playing a game on your phone in a public place or, use headphones instead. It doesn’t just seem uncourteous; it also looks out of place.

Ø  Don't press your phone or use headphones when someone is having a conversation with you. It's a sign of disregard and disrespect. Unplug the headsets from your ears even if nothing is playing and give them your undivided attention.

Ø  When using someone else's phone or computer, don't go through their stuff without permission. You're invading another's privacy.

Ø  When you're asking a person out and they say No, don't insult them. Everyone has a right to choice and free will decisions.

Ø  If you stay the night at someone's house, make the bed or fold the blankets when you leave.

Ø  If you ask your friends for help with some house work, feed them as payment.

Ø  When someone keeps buying you food, coffee or drinks, please try to return the favour even if it’s just once.

Ø  When you borrow someone's car, fill up the tank as a way of saying 'thank you.' Don't return it empty.

Ø  When you have someone older than you who is friendly and makes himself free with you, speak to them with respect. Don't misuse the privilege to insult them. You may never have it back.

Ø  When you receive messages on social media, try and reply. Don't feel too proud, maybe because you are so intelligent or a celebrity. A lot of celebrities are fond of replying only when they feel insulted but will never respond to a compliment. It’ll be nice to actually have them respond to compliments too rather than just insults thrown at them.


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