Courtesy is polite

In the setting of everyday life, there are times in which we experience difficulties with achieving our desires. However, it is not uncommon for people around us (be it member of the families or outsiders) to come to our aid and support us with the needed help in order for us to escape from such difficulties.

Courtesy basically entails appreciating peoples’ favour around us by letting them know that their favour have been very helpful and we are happy to have obtained such favor. It gives the giver the heart to give more. Courtesy build the right relationship in terms of understanding between the giver and the receiver.

It is not yours! You needed it badly! So why can’t you say a simple “thank you’?

Parents should learn to inculcate the spirit of courtesy in their wards and also amongst themselves and in the process learn to appreciate whatever favor that might have been given to them. You don’t need to always measure the favor – as no matter the amount of favor, it might be coming from the deepest heart of the giver, which is why you should focus on appreciating their attitude towards you.

Gratitude is very important. It can be used as a direct measure of whether such help will be given to you in the future. There is also a common saying that to “whom much is given, much is expected.” You see it now? It is expected of you to appreciate whatever measure you get from people irrespective of the amount of such measure.

There is a new understanding I want you to try. Try appreciating everything in your life irrespective of good or bad. See it as something that is meant to be and not just something that happened. Appreciating everything in your life might end up to be a move towards increase emotional intelligence (the understanding of this around you and ensuring that your life doesn't influence people negatively), which will end up building your psychological well being and make you a better person in life.

On the account of the above discussions, a high sense of courtesy if it exists in the family will be the right antidote for increased understanding, more love and sharing, and increased respect for people in the family (irrespective of their age). Thus, teach your wards to always appreciate the favor people give to them.