The Power of Simple Courtesy

well said Lou.....it really isn't that difficult to do.....with most I believe it is a choice to be rude.

Isn't that the truth!
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Paul

Hi Lou, it is so true that people are more likely to remember when someone is rude.  It would make me feel really bad to be rude and hurtful to others.  Add some sunshine to another's life.  That makes me feel good.  Thank you!

Gosh Lou, it's like so many other things ... people may not remember the "expected and polite" thing to do ... but will always remember (and talk about) the other ..

There is an Indian saying - the trees with fruits bend most! That's the power of courtesy.

Lou,

In today's fast-paced lifestyle, courtesy seems often to get lost or forgotten. Great post. :)

Steve

Great quote Lou!  I think many times we do something nice and expect some great reward for it...we need to simply just do the kind acts and be done....feel good about it either way!

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I get compliments all the time from people about the manners of my five year old.  I think that's sad.  Since when are things like "please", "thank you" and "excuse me", optional?  My 16 month old son already knows how to say thank you.  I hope if my children learn anything from me, it's respect for others and being courteous counts!  Great reminders of how simple a smile or hello can be.

One thing I have noticed and actually can't believe how prevalent it is in our society is the term "no problem".  I will say thank you and I hear from people in the service industry, friends, co-workers and other agents say "no problem". Was it a problem to begin with?!  Starting to be a pet peeve :)

Common courtesy is not so common anymore!  Please, thank you and You're Welcome seem to be in disuse.

Hello Lou, excellent posting and reminder about the simple pleasantries of life. Thank you for posting.

Simply profound and yet profoundly simple.  Thank you for the gentle reminder, Lou.

-Chris

Courtesy remains powerful, even ten years later!

Courtesy does remain powerful as Kat Palmiotti  says. I don't think anyone has the right to be rude to another person.  If we just focused on being courteous think how much easier life would b

It is sad to realize that we are becoming a society of people that are so self centered that we no longer know how to say, please, thank you, or even open and hold a door for the person walking in behind us

Wonderful and uplifting words as always Lou. Blessings to you.

Basically following the Golden Rule whenever possible incorporates the principles of this blog post !

It never hurts to be courteous...your act of kindness/kind words may just be that one thing that they really needed to hear that day.