What “rules” of everyday behavior matter to you in this day and age?



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Monica (20) from Pima Community College, AZ wrote…

Teach your children respect both by example and guidance.

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Gary (61) from Franklin University wrote…

Honesty! Do not use deceptive tactics!

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Rachel (22) from University of Virginia wrote…

simply holding the door open for another person behind you

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Margaret (19) from University of Virginia wrote…

Don’t text across the room, not only can people tell you are doing it, but it’s rude.

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Michele Colt (50) from East Carolina University wrote…

To live one’s life in the service of others and all that that implies. Be kind, courteous, honest and forthright. Finally, always leave “what ever” better then you found it and work as if you had to sign your name to it.

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Ross (20) from University of Virginia wrote…

Mind your manners, and always be polite towards others.

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Aaron (21) from East Tennessee State University wrote…

Don’t talk loudly around strangers on your cell phone

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Jessica (21) from UVA wrote…

Always say please and thank you. Good manners will do nothing but have a positive influence on your life and the lives of others.

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Matilda (20) from University of Virginia wrote…

Unless you are doing a study on the emotional and psychological effects of social exclusion, do not immediately yell “SHHHH” when someone walks into a room. It is not always apparent that you are watching a riveting television show, so show courtesy and explain how much 3rd Rock From the Sun means to you rather than barraging the innocent bystander with an onslaught of hisses.

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Libby Woodard (21) from UVA wrote…

Don’t check your phone when you are in a conversation with someone. It makes the other person in the conversation feel that you are not interested in what is being said.

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