mind your manners

throughout my day(s), i try to be polite and well mannered - in general. i was brought up to say and/or do certain things that were considered well mannered behaviors, and it really bothers me when i witness others not saying or doing these very same things that were so strongly instilled in me. it's not just out of habit that i still practice these behaviors. i believe in them. i live by them.

i'm going to take some time here today to share with you a list - a list of many of the things that i was taught to say when faced with certain circumstances or situations.


thank you
[dialog example]
person a: holds the door open for person b
person b: "thank you."

[dialog example]
person a: "here's that TPS report you asked for."
person b: "thank you."

[dialog example]
person a: "can you do me a favor and pick up the dry cleaning today after work?"
person b: "sure."
person a: "thank you."

[dialog example]
person a: "would it be okay if i took a vacation day this friday?"
person b: "sure, go ahead. have a good day."
person a: "thank you."

[dialog example]
person a: "i really like your outfit today"
person b: "thank you."

[dialog example]
person a: "you did a great job on your presentation today"
person b: "thank you."

[dialog example]
person a: after person b sneezes "god bless you"
person b: "thank you."

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bless you
[dialog example]
person a: "(aaaaa aaa achooooo)"
person b: "bless you"

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yes, please
[dialog example]
person a: "would you like a cookie?"
person b: "yes, please."

[dialog example]
person a: "would you like cake for dessert tonight?"
person b: "yes, please."

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no, thank you
[dialog example]
person a: "would you like a fifth helping of dinner?"
person b: "no, thank you. i've had my fill."

[dialog example]
dirty bird: "would you like to try anal sex tonight?"
conservative: "no, thank you. that's not my style."

[dialog example]
smoker: "would you like to go grab a smoke outside?"
non smoker: "no, thank you."

[dialog example]
drug addict: "wanna go do some dope?"
sensible person: "no, thank you."

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good morning/hi/hello
** importantly; if someone says it to you first, you must respond.**
[dialog example]
person a: after seeing someone in the morning for the first time "good morning."
person b: "good morning."

[dialog example]
person a: after making (awkward) eye contact with someone in passing "hi."
person b: "hello."
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excuse me
[dialog example]
person a: after belching quite loudly "excuse me"
person b: amused or appalled

[dialog example]
person a: after passing an audible fart "excuse me"
person b: amused or appalled

[dialog example]
person a: after nearly bumping in to someone "(in a friendly manner) excuse me."
person b: if you are lucky "no problem."

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i'm sorry
[dialog example]
person a: after accidentally bumping in to someone "i'm sorry."
person b: if you are lucky "it's okay."

[dialog example]
person a: noticeably upset "my dog passed away last night."
person b: be compassionate "i'm sorry."

[dialog example]
person a: "this isn't what i ordered."
person b: "i'm sorry."

[dialog example]
person a: "ouch! that really hurt when you pinched me..."
person b: "i'm sorry. i didn't mean for it to hurt."



..........jfk.........