NATIONAL COMMON COURTESY DAY
Common Courtesy does not grow there either.
National Common Courtesy Day on March 21st serves as a reminder of the behavior that keeps society from melting into a sea of madness. In addition, the day brings awareness to how crucial common courtesy is in our lives and provides examples to help us improve.
Common Courtesy Day
In the Merriam-Webster dictionary, courtesy is described as a: behavior marked by polished manners or respect for others: courteous behavior b: a courteous and respectful act or expression.
Common courtesy can be as simple as saying "please" and "thank you" when asking for and receiving a service, gift, or assistance. Kindness and courtesy go a long way and are noticed by others even if you do not realize it. Letting someone in front of you in traffic is easy. Hold open a door for someone or give a person a hand with his groceries. Give up your seat on the bus to someone who might need it. Introduce yourself to the new employee or kid at school and take the time to introduce them to the rest of the crew.
A polite enemy is just as difficult to discredit, as a rude friend is to protect. - Bryant H. McGill
These examples provide a glimpse into how you can infuse courtesy into your life. Momentary deeds of courtesy may be incremental, but they might make a huge difference in someone's life.
How to Observe Common Courtesy Day
- If common courtesy is not a part of your daily routine, make Common Courtesy Day your opportunity for change.
- Start implementing courtesy into your life.
- Try it; not only will others appreciate it, but you will feel good about it, too.
- Show your appreciation for the common courtesy you experience.
National Common Courtesy Day History
National Day Calendar continues to seek the day's origin but identified it began around 2003.
Common Courtesy FAQ
Q. Is there such a thing as uncommon courtesy?
A. In a sense, yes. Common courtesy is disappearing, so it's more
uncommon now than it once was. However, when common courtesy thrived,
some people practiced uncommon courtesy. It could be described as going
above and beyond the ordinary customs of the day. For example, standing
when someone entered or left a room used to be common courtesy. However,
the practice has fallen out of fashion. Some people still stand when
someone enters an office, meeting, or social occasion, though it's more
uncommon than common.
Q. What is one way to teach common courtesy?
A. One of the best ways to teach common courtesy is to practice it
yourself. When others see common courtesy in action, they learn to adopt
the behavior themselves.
Also
Memory Day
California Strawberry Day
Fragrance Day
French Bread Day
Single Parent Day
World Down Syndrome Day
Ag Day
Today's Thought
What you do has a far greater impact than what you say. ~ Stephen Covey
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Wow, lot of days of celebration today. Yup, Common Courtesy is fading even from seniors. World Down Syndrome Day is so important! Thanks for letting us know.
ReplyDeleteIt's mind staggering just how divisive and rude so much of society had become.
Delete"Please, thank you, and excuse me" are free for use. It costs nothing to be courteous.
Forgive my rant. Have a beautiful weekend. Hope you have spring weather. 🪻🌷
Maybe we need a new movement to "make courtesy common again"? As a socially awkward person, I'm often second guessing whether something I said or did qualifies as kind or courteous... "too late" to change whatever it was... I may have been kind in my mind, but did my actions and words live up to it?
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend, full of surprising amounts of courtesy and kindness!
I'm never sure either. There's one practice that I continue, no matter what. If I'm in a situation that I'm making a purchase, or in a store that's privately owned, and receive above the bar good service, I go in search of the manager. I tell them I want to compliment the employee and make sure management is aware of their employee. I also tell them that if I had received rude behavior I would complain, so I take the time to let them know about an employee who gives a bit extra. You should see the looks on their faces! Not only a boost for the employee, but a boost for the manager as well. I'm sure complaints are "normal" a compliment, not so much. It's my hope it makes someone's day a little brighter.
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