NATIONAL COMMON COURTESY DAY – March 21
Tue Mar 21st

National Common Courtesy Day

On March 21st, National Common Courtesy Day will serve as a reminder of the behavior that has caused society to devolve into a sea of madness. In addition,, the day reminds us how important common courtesy is in our lives and gives examples to help us improve.

courtesy is characterized as: behavior characterized by polished manners or admiration for others in the Merriam-word dictionary: courteous and courteous behavior b: a courteous and courteous act or expression.

When requesting for and receiving a service, gift, or assistance, common courtesy can be as simple as saying "please" and "thank you." Kindness and courtesy go a long way and are noticed by others even if you don't know it. It's simple to let someone in front of you in traffic. 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 or your children at school and take the time to introduce them to the rest of the crew..

These examples give an example of how you can bring courtesy into your life. Momentary deeds of courtesy may be incremental, but they may make a huge difference in someone's life.

How to celebrate #commoncourtesyday

  • If common courtesy is not a part of your daily routine, make Common Courtesy Day the opportunity for reform
  • Start by instilling courtesy in your life
  • Try it out; not only will others love it, but you will feel good about it as well
  • Show your appreciation for the common courtesy you receive
  • To post on social media, use #CommonCourtesyDay

Common courtesy FAQ

Is there such a thing as unusual courtesy?

Yes, in a sense. Common courtesy is dissolving, so it's more common now than it ever was. However, some people exercised unusual courtesy as common courtesy flourished. It could be described as going beyond and beyond the day's normal customs. For example, standing when someone entered or left a room was used to be common courtesy. Nevertheless, the activity hasn't returned to fashion. Although some people still stand when someone enters an office, meeting, or social gathering, it's more rare than normal...

What is one way to teach common courtesy?

A. One of the best ways to teach common courtesy is to do it yourself. A. When others see common courtesy in action, they learn to imitate the behaviour.