Proper Etiquette and Good Manners...

Source; Artist Gregory Frank Harris

We really have lost so many social graces in our day.

I remember reading the newspaper and reading the column on proper etiquette.

Having and using proper manners, is something to strive for,

If you want to be a lady and look feminine...

A lady must apply and use good manners,
Everywhere and all the time;
Manners help you to look and act like a Lady...

Using please and thank you when talking to others will,

carry you far in a world that has lost its manners.

I also love to hear a younger child replying with a

Yes Ma'am or No Ma'am

Make a habit of using good manners when you go out into your everyday life.

Greeting a person kindly even if you're having a bad day!

Good posture and not slouching,

When sitting, cross your knees or cross your ankles.

Do not leave your legs wide open.

Sneezing into your hands instead of a tissue,
Speaking loudly or using foul language!
Do not interrupt when others are speaking!
When you do not hear what another has spoken
Say excuse me, what did you say again?

And generally acting in a way that can serve as a model for others.

Good manners are always fashionable.

Here are some other things to consider as you refine your manners:

If you're eating dinner in a group setting, make sure you say

"Please pass the chicken," instead of reaching over someone else.

Place a napkin in your lap, and wipe your mouth often

when dining out or in your home.

You should learn and use good table manners.

This means not eating with your elbows on the table.
Chewing with your mouth closed.

Or slurping your food or drink!

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Find a nice way to give a correction and  training...
 Instead of saying, "Will you shut up already?" say,
 "Would you mind lowering your voice?"

Try to avoid burping in public.
 Once you reach a certain age, burping in public is not funny anymore,
 If it happens by accident, just say "Excuse me," or "Pardon me,"
 This is simply not ladylike behavior.

Avoid rolling your eyes or generally being rude when
 Someone is saying something you don't really want to hear.

Now, just for the record, I am a funny girl, and I enjoy a good laugh!

And I have rolled my eyes on a few occasions...

Learning and growing Dear Ones...