Mind Your Manners, Gain Respect

Some people don't believe that anything they do affects anyone.  I don't know if they are just clueless and ignorant or just plain dumb.  But whatever the case, what you do has a profound effect upon those around you, and the choices you make will effect your loved ones, friends, and yourself. Everything has a consequence whether it be good or bad.  Keeping this in mind, it is important to remember how manners play a vital part in this school of thought.  

Being polite and kind to those around you and carrying yourself with dignity and professionalism will greatly affect how people treat you.  By being well mannered you will gain their respect and they will respond to you in like manner. Of course there are always the exceptions to this rule but overall it will be the result.  

Being kind and polite refers to tone, mannerisms, words, and actions.  If you don't mean what you do and say, your life will be worthless.  It is a choice to behave in a well mannered way and your heart must be the first to lead the way, otherwise people will see straight through you.  So to gain respect from those around you, you must begin by changing your heart which is your attitude.  You must truly want to be kind and loving and forgiving.  You must truly aspire to be friendly, helpful, and caring.  If this is who you truly are, you can hold your head up high and gain the respect that will follow.  People will aspire to be like you and hold you to a great standard. This will not be difficult to uphold since everything comes from your heart.  So change your heart and your mind and your actions and words will follow.  Mind your manners and you will gain great respect and love from those around you!