This document discusses good manners, etiquette, values, ethics, and developing good habits. It defines manners as polite behaviors that show consideration for others, and etiquette as rules of conduct that facilitate positive interactions. Values are personal standards that benefit the individual, while ethics benefit society. Developing good habits like waking up early, exercising, and reviewing goals is recommended. Characteristics of good character include trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, and citizenship. The document provides examples of each and references for further information.

1. Course: B.Sc
Subject: English Communication and Life Skills
Unit: 4

2. Courtesy, Politeness
or having good manners are all
about respecting others and
yourself.

3. What are Good Manners?
• Good manners are a set of behaviors
which mark someone as a civilized
and cultured member of a society.
• Manners are usually taught from a
very young age, with some people
receiving additional training in
etiquette, formal rules of conduct
which apply to a variety of situations.

4. Difference between Manners and Etiquette
 Etiquettes
• Etiquette is a code of polite conduct
based on social acceptance and
efficiency.
• Just as there are traffic laws to create
smooth transportation flow and prevent
collisions, so there are societal rules
designed to facilitate positive human
exchanges and reduce conflict.

5. Contin…
 Manners
• Manners are polite behaviors that reflect
an attitude of consideration, kindness
and respect for others.
• You may not have been taught how to
make proper introductions, but a kind
person knows better than to belittle or
embarrass another person in public or
private.

6. Some of the good habits to develop
 Wake Early: Form a habit to wake up
early in the morning which make your
day fresh.
 Exercise: It will keep you fit and healthy
which help you to achieve your goal.

7.  Review or rewrite your goal:
• Starting the day by reviewing or rewriting
my goals means that I have better
awareness of them throughout the day.
As Robin Sharma says:
• “With better awareness you can make better choices
and when you make better choices, you will see better
results.”
Contin…

8. Read and Listen to Motivational Material:
In the morning a whole day of endless
possibilities lies ahead. I motivate myself
to play my best game by reading and
listening to inspirational books/
audiobooks.
 Visual the day ahead:
I like to take a few minutes to shut my
eyes and visualize what I want happen in
the coming day.
Contin…

9.  Write a “To Do” List:
I like to write out a list in my diary of the
important tasks I need to do that day. As they
are completed I put a line through them. So
simple, yet so effective.
Check the News Headlines:
I think it’s important to have an idea of what
is happening in our community and the world.
Contin…

10.  Blog:
I find there are many benefits to
blogging. Starting a blog can help you gain
clarity, be creative, make new friends, and
may even generate you some income. If
you would like to start a blog
 Take Time to Look Good:
It’s a reality of life that people judge us
by our appearance. I take a few minutes
each morning to ensure I go out into the
world looking the best I can.
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11.  Smile:
I try to carry a smile with me on
throughout the day. I find that not only does it
make me happier, but it can make other people
smile and open the door to conversations with
people I haven’t talked to before.
 Put First Things First:
I try to avoid having my day controlled by
tasks that are urgent , but not necessarily
important.
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 Under-Promise and Over-Deliver:
At work I try to go the extra mile on my
projects, especially on the details many
people might miss. I set reasonable
deadlines for myself and, when possible,
try to get them done early.
 Be Proactive:
being proactive means showing
initiative and taking the responsibility to
make things happen.

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Snack Well:
I substitute the chips, candy and
chocolate with fruit, vegetables and nuts.
 Connect with Nature:
I find spending time outdoors in
nature is great for my sense of well-being.

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 Ping a Friend:
I try to send a quick email or
text to a friend each day.
 Save:
I save at least 10% of each
paycheck. A great way to find the
money to save is to break it down
to a daily amount.

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Have Family Time:
I believe it’s important to be
present most evenings. Family time is
about quantity and quality.
 Take Time for Myself:
I also believe it’s important to
spend a little time each day just for me.
Some things I like to do.

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 Tidy Up:
A cluttered house can lead to a cluttered
mind and fuzzy thinking. I find it’s best to
stay on top of things by tidying up each
day.
 Wind Down:
I try to switch off the computer and the
TV about 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime
and let my brain have some down time
after a long day.

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 Review My Day:
I find this is a great way to hold myself
to account for taking action throughout the
day. Did I get closer to achieving my goals?
Did I complete my to do list?
 Say I Love You:
Don’t just assume that your family
members know you love them. Say it to
your family members.

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 Go to Bed At A Reasonable Time:
the first habit of this list (waking
early) begins by going to bed at a
reasonable time and getting a good
nights sleep.

19. Values
•Values are the rules by which
we make decisions about right
and wrong good and bad.
•They also tell us what are
important or and useful when
we are loosing some quality or
another.

20. Ethics: What does it derived from?
 It derived from Greek word ‘ethicos’
meaning characters and manners
 Character of a person expressed write
or wrong conduct of action
 Set of moral principles prescribing
code, explains what is good and right or
bad and wrong.
 The philosophical study of moral
values and rules.
 Motivations based on ideas of right
and wrong.

21. Difference – Values & Ethics
 Values: Values are the local standard
one makes for himself / herself for the
benefit of oneself. Values always benefit
an individual but not to the society.
 Ethics : Ethics are the local standard
one makes for himself / herself for the
benefit of society. Ethics always benefit
both to the society and individual in-
turn.

22. Difference between Morals & Principles
 Morals : Moral is concerning what is
right and wrong in human behavior;
based on what you think right and good;
considered right by most people. It is
inherent thing / developed by a person
himself/herself.
 Principle : Principle is a moral rule or
belief that helps you know what is right
and wrong and that influences your
actions. It is a belief to be applied and to
put in action.

23. Morals:
Morals have social element to values
and it have a very broad acceptance.
Morals are far more about good and
bad than other values.
We judge others more strongly on
morals than values.
A person can be described as
immoral, yet there is no word for them
not following values.

24. Moral Principles or Values
 Trustworthy
 Respect
 Responsibility
 Fairness
 Honest
 Citizenship

25. Trustworthy
• Be honest, reliable and ethical in all your
dealings
• Don’t steal, misuse or abuse company’s
property or things
• Refuse to cheat, lie, deceive, manipulate,
exploit or take advantages of others.

26. Respect
• Give value and honour to all
• Be courteous, polite and friendly to all

27. Responsibility
• Show initiative
• Be loyal
• Improve your potentialities and learn
new skills
• Be honest to your commitments

28. Fairness
• Be honest and fair in your doing
• Share your knowledge ideas and
skills with others

29. Caring
•Take time to help others
•Express gratitude
•Show your concerns for others

30. Citizenship
•Take care of others property
and public.
•Be a role model for others

31. What is character?
• Character is a the mental and moral
qualities distinctive to an individual
• Character is a complex of mental and
ethical traits

32. What are characteristics of character?

33. Recourses/Referanses
• http://www.wikihow.com/Have-Good-Manners
• http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-good-manners.htm
• WWW.Slideshare.com/morals
• www.authorstrem.com/values/morals/ethics
• http://www.thechangeblog.com/24-daily-habits/
• http://www.nancymueller.com/%E2%80%9Cetiquette%E2%80%9D-vs-
%E2%80%9Cmanners%E2%80%9D/
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