MANNERS

MANNERS
• This is a vocabulary and character building assignment.
• Take notes in your journal. You will be graded on whether or not
your notes are in there.
• There will be an open note test at the end of this PowerPoint. Take
good notes!
• There will be activities and assignments respective to manners.
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manner [man-er]
noun
1. A way of doing, being done, or happening; mode of action,
occurrence, etc.:
I don't like the manner in which he complained.
2. Manners.
The prevailing customs, ways of living, and habits of a
people, class, period, etc.; mores:
The novels of Jane Austen are concerned with the manners
of her time.
Ways of behaving with reference to polite standards; social
comportment:
That child has good manners.
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THE ROOT OF MANNERS
Part of Speech: Noun, plural
Prefix: none
Root word: manner
Suffix: s
Derivations: mannerly, mannered,
well-mannered, ill-mannered, ill-manners
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 SYNONYMS FOR MANNERS
NOUN POLITE, REFINED SOCIAL BEHAVIOR

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ANTONYMS OF MANNERS
bad manners impoliteness
impropriety rudeness
crudeness
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JOURNALING MANNERS
Write one paragraph (five sentences)
in your journal discussing
what you think "manners" means in
Teaching Profession?
THE MANNERS TRIFECTA
Respect
regard highly; think much of
Responsibility
a form of trustworthiness; the trait of being
answerable to someone for something or being
responsible for one's conduct
Etiquette
rules governing socially acceptable behavior
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 RESPECT
Respect is a feeling of admiration or deference toward a person, child, non-
human animal, group, ideal, or indeed almost any entity or concept, as well as
specific actions and conduct representative of that esteem. Respect can be a
specific feeling of regard for the actual qualities of the one respected (e.g., "I
have great respect for her judgment"). It can also be conduct in accord with a
specific ethic of respect.
Some people earn the respect of individuals by assisting others or playing
important social roles. In many cultures, individuals are considered to be worthy
of respect until they prove otherwise. Courtesies that show respect include simple
words and phrases like "thank you" in the West, simple physical gestures like a
slight bow in the East, a smile, or direct eye contact, or a simple handshake.
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 RESPONSIBILITY
Responsibility is important in teaching accountability and ownership for
mistakes as well as achievements. Responsibility at the personal and business
level is a large factor is a measure of one's maturity.
Parts of maturity include being sensitive to the needs of another, anger
management, and selflessness as opposed to selfishness. When one is an
infant, he or she is truly are the center of the universe. As a person grows,
matures, and becomes responsible, he or she is no longer the center of the
universe and must be accountable and responsible for his or her own actions.
A person is generally responsible for his or her own actions, attitudes,
choices, and behaviors. Personal responsibility extends to the corporate level
in good business practice, as well.
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 ETIQUETTE
Etiquette, in simpler words, is defined as good behavior
which distinguishes human beings from animals.
A human being is a social animal and it is really
important for him or her to behave in an appropriate
way. Etiquette refers to behaving in a socially
responsible way.
Etiquette refers to guidelines which control the way a
responsible individual should behave in the society.
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 THE NEED FOR ETIQUETTE
• Etiquette makes you a cultured individual who leaves his or her mark
wherever he or she goes.
• Etiquette teaches one the way to talk, walk and, most importantly,
behave in the society.
• Etiquette is essential for an everlasting first impression. The way you
interact with your superiors, parents, fellow workers, friends speaks a lot
about your personality and up-bringing.
• Etiquette enables the individuals to earn respect and appreciation in the
society. No one would feel like talking to a person who does not know
how to speak or behave in the society. Etiquette inculcates a feeling of
trust and loyalty in the individuals, because one is perceived as more
responsible and mature. Etiquette helps individuals value relationships.
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 JOURNALING MANNERS
Respect, responsibility, and etiquette –
why it important to apply the practice
of these words to one’s manners?
Write one paragraph (five sentences) in
your journal answering this question.
 THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MANNERS AND MORALS
Morals are principles and beliefs concerning right and wrong. For
example, is it right or wrong to steal, to kill someone, to betray
someone for personal gain, or to have an abortion?
Manners are the way we behave socially. If someone has good
manners, they are polite and observe social customs. For
example, giving up your seat to a woman with a baby, or leaving
the table to use your mobile phone when dining with friends. If
someone has bad manners, they are impolite and don't observe
these customs. For example, spitting on the floor, or talking with a
mouth full of food: "He (or she) has the manners of a pig!"
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 WHAT ARE GOOD MANNERS?
Good manners are behaviors deemed polite or respectful in a given
culture. Saying "please" and "thank you" are simple examples of
good manners in American culture.
Manners, rules of etiquette, or norms are often divided into different
categories. Good social manners refer to a person's ability to
interact with others in a way that is respectful and appreciated.
Looking someone in the eyes in a conversation, waiting for a turn to
speak, listening actively and holding the door are examples of basic
social manners. (Continued to the next slide.)
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 WHAT ARE GOOD MANNERS?
(CONTINUED)
Table manners or dinner etiquette include norms during sit-down meals.
Placing a napkin on the lap, sitting up straight, chewing with a closed mouth,
not belching or slurping and cutting meat with a knife and fork are common
examples of good table manners.
The business world has its own set of good manners and etiquette. A guest
should follow the lead of a host during a business meeting or meal. Standing
and offering a firm handshake and friendly smile is an accepted way of
meeting someone new in a professional setting. Sending a thank-you note
after meeting a prospect is also proper. In a professional office, good
manners include respecting the space of colleagues and coworkers,
maintaining a clean-smelling environment and keeping a tidy workspace.
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 WHAT ARE MORALS?
Honesty, respect for others, loyalty, responsibility for personal actions,
generosity, and kindness are all examples of moral values. They are
defined as the ideals and principles that guide how people act.
Someone who is trustworthy, respectful, kind, and reliable can be said to
have good moral values. Moral values are concepts that are based on an
idea of right and wrong, and moral values shape an individual's
personality. A person's moral values can come from a variety of sources,
including religion, cultural traditions, individual experiences, and even laws
or rules. For example, people who were mistreated as children and have
decided to donate time and money to combat child abuse likely developed
the moral values of generosity and protectiveness from their own personal
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 THE OPPOSITE OF GOOD MANNERS: ILL-MANNERED
• Having bad or poor manners; impolite; discourteous; rude.
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• Having bad manners; rude
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webster.com/dictionary/ill%E2%80%93mannered
• Socially incorrect in behavior
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mannered
• Lacking or indicating a lack of good manners; rude.
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mannered
WRITING MANNERS
• We will go over two handouts in class today: “Thank You Etiquette” and “How to
Write a Thank You Note.”
• Create a thank you note Using a piece of typing paper folded in half twice to make
a card.
• Write your favorite scripture on the front of the card using reference information to
the book, chapter, and verse you chose.
• Write a thank you note to Mrs. Ogden thanking her for being your principal and
taking the time to care about you by trying to make you better students when your
own manners are not so good.
• Decorate your card.
25 MANNERS EVERY KID NEEDS BY AGE 9
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PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT
•Your class just reviewed the top 25 manners
every child should know by the age of 9.
•Mrs. Orf will draw for names.
•When your name is called, you will come to
the front of the room and demonstrate the
manner Mrs. Orf chooses for you.
THE GOLDEN RULE
The "Golden Rule" has been attributed to
Jesus of Nazareth, who used it to
summarize the Torah: "Do to others what
you want them to do to you. This is the
meaning of the law of Moses and the
teaching of the prophets" (Matthew 7:12
NCV, see also Luke 6:31).
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THE GOLDEN RULE
What does The Golden
Rule have to do with
manners?
Write one five sentence
paragraph in your
journal answering this
question.
 TESTING YOUR MANNERS
There will be an open note test over the material in this PowerPoint
once we have completed going over it in class.
Make sure you know the meaning of these 10 synonyms of manners
for the test (it is highly suggested that you research the meanings):
civilities conduct courtesy decorum deportment
demeanor dignity politeness propriety protocol
This PowerPoint is posted on the classroom website after Feb. 13th
at: http://www.stjosephwestphalia.org/mrs-lisa-orf-middle-school-
english.html