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Post by Charity on Dec 4, 2004 10:56:00 GMT -5
This mini co-op will focus on good manners. We all need a refresher course in this subject at times. Our manners reflect our upbringing and our attitudes. Children need to have good manners instilled in them at an early age. I will be posting some links and activities to assist in this topic.
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Post by Charity on Dec 4, 2004 11:03:22 GMT -5
As Christian Homeschoolers we already know how important good manners are. The way we carry ourselves and speak to others is very important. A Christian with poor manners and product a poor witness. There are all kinds of good manners Table manners Speaking to others with manners and respect Speaking clearly and with good articulation Learning to be ladies and gentlemen etc...
In this day and age it is hard to find children with good manners. It is so sad that many kids today have not been taught to say "yes ma'am" and "no sir" to their elders. I can't tell you how many times I have asked a child a question only to get "yeah" if any reply at all. This is sad.
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Post by Charity on Dec 4, 2004 11:05:43 GMT -5
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Post by Charity on Dec 4, 2004 11:07:13 GMT -5
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Post by Charity on Dec 4, 2004 11:15:20 GMT -5
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Post by Charity on Dec 4, 2004 11:19:54 GMT -5
Manners play an important role in the business world probably one of the most important roles of them all. Good table manners can be quite helpful in getting you that raise or job that you really need. Manners such as, "forks on the right and everything else on the left" can help you in many ways. You also need to remember to not play or "dilly dally" with your food while eating. It could disgust someone or even make them not feel right. Many people often think of a person who doesn't use proper table manners is a "barbarian" or even a "menace", both of which is not good for you to be. Salads before meals and desserts after words. Perfectly balanced meals are the key to dining. Proper manners are also the key to making people see a courteous or a polite person. Such as saying excuse me, when passing, or please when wanting. People, especially management, must always use manners to keep from being sued or even getting into trouble with others working in the field. Remember to use manners. ecom.gctech.org/bpasb/manners.htm
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Post by Charity on Dec 4, 2004 11:21:56 GMT -5
Proper Greetings are always important. The first impression will always stick with you on how a person thinks of you. A good first impression can be made by good posture, looks, and gestures. The most important thing about a first impression in the business world is the hand shake. A good hand shake must be strong, but not too strong. Firm but not too firm. A weak hand shake can make a person think that you are a weak person, not feeling strong about yourself, in certain areas or just a bit scared. Sweating palms can be a sign of fear as well. A strong, firm, hand shake can indicate a strong person. Posture is another thing. Slouching is not a good thing. It could indicate laziness and bad health. Not too many companies will hire a person with bad health, due to insurance reasons. The way you dress. A messy outfit can change the way people see you. If you smell bad it can even make them not want to shake your hand or listen to a word you say. ecom.gctech.org/bpasb/greetings.htm
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Post by Charity on Dec 4, 2004 11:32:13 GMT -5
Since this mini co-op is online there are also rules we should follow online to have good manners. Netiquette www.learnthenet.com/english/html/09netiqt.htmNetiquette Home Page "Netiquette" is network etiquette, the do's and don'ts of online communication. Netiquette covers both common courtesy online and the informal "rules of the road" of cyberspace www.albion.com/netiquette/Manners There are many ways to get people on the net annoyed at you, even if you are usually a polite person. The worst problem is something called "keyboard bravery". When you are sitting comfortably in front of your computer, safe from the world, it is often tempting to write a message that is so harshly phrased that it is insulting. Everybody has, at times, felt like writing a scathing message. The usual explanation for this behavior is, "I'm just telling people what I think!" or "I'm only being honest!" Well, that may be true, but if you are not careful, you can offend somebody, and that can start an argument that benefits nobody. If you frequently get into nasty debates, you should visit a search engine and look for the word "Netiquette". Much has been written about the importance of behaving diplomatically while online. You should always read what you have written before you send your message. Not only will this help you spot errors in spelling, phrasing and grammar, but you may also notice that you don't sound as friendly as you would like. members.aol.com/intwg/manners.htmInternet Trolls An Internet "troll" is a person who delights in sowing discord on the Internet. He tries to start arguments and upset people. Trolls see Internet communications services as convenient venues for their bizarre game. For some reason, they don't "get" that they are hurting real people. To them, other Internet users are not quite human but are a kind of digital abstraction. As a result, they feel no sorrow whatsoever for the pain they inflict. Indeed, the greater the suffering they cause, the greater their 'achievement' (as they see it). At the moment, the relative anonymity of the net allows trolls to flourish. Trolls are utterly impervious to criticism (constructive or otherwise). You cannot negotiate with them; you cannot cause them to feel shame or compassion; you cannot reason with them. They cannot be made to feel remorse. For some reason, trolls do not feel they are bound by the rules of courtesy or social responsibility. More here: members.aol.com/intwg/trolls.htm
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