Why are manners important?

+40 votes
asked Sep 1, 2018 in Culture & Society by Rauri (560 points)
edited Apr 23, 2019 by Kris
It seems like every time I turn around someone is preaching to me about using my manners. I have often asked myself why are manners important since so many of us seem to have a different idea of what manners really are. Can someone please help explain to me why manners are so important to everyone?

3 Answers

+26 votes
answered May 14, 2019 by selam (1,220 points)
edited Jun 9, 2019
Manners are important for a very simple reason. When you use manners, you don’t look like a beast sitting at the dinner table or in public. No one wants to watch you act like a fool or slop your food all over yourself while eating with you. Have some decency and use the manners you were taught when you were growing up. If you choose not to use manners, people that associate with you will more than likely be uncomfortable taking you anywhere in public.
+7 votes
answered Nov 22, 2018 by corrine (660 points)
edited Mar 22, 2019
Have you ever really thought about the importance of good manners and why they are important in your life? Have you ever taken a look around at other people who don’t have manners? I bet you turn your nose up to people who act like fools in public or who say things that are not at all appropriate to a situation. Most people develop manners naturally and the rest are taught to us when we are children. Manners are important in every facet of our lives because they help us fit in with society as a whole. Bad manners can be costly, especially for a job you may be interested in getting.
+6 votes
answered Apr 28, 2019 by Kimberley (1,180 points)
edited Jun 17, 2019 by Kris
Why is it important for people to have manners? The answer is simple. If you have small children teaching about manners and why we have to use them is extremely important in every aspect of their life. When they go to school you want them to have manners instead of acting like they are entitled to everything. Manners are the key to living a positive and healthy life. Hope my answer help you with this why are manners important question.
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