Courtesy resolutions

Title

Creator

Tensuan, Dolores

Language

English

Year

1937

Subject

Courtesy.

New Year’s resolutions.

Rights

In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted

Abstract

“Courtesy is the language which everyone understands,” because the charms of courtesy win the hearts of everyone, young or old, rich or poor, educated or not.

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346 THE YOUNG CITIZEN January, 1937 will have a guide in the formation I of your courtesy habits. Following CHARACTER is a list of courtesy reminders which AND will help you. Read them careful1,~~~~~~00~~~~~~~~~~~~00~~~~~~»l~~ly and understand .eac~. Have a C TI ZENS HI P · very strong determination to put I them into practice. Look for every COURTESY RESOLUTIONS MISS DOLORES TENSUAN • How sweet the charms of courtesy, And aradou~ words, how sweet; No v~·tue of the soul can be Without this grace complete. Its fragrant breath befits the rose; Such pleasure from politeness flows. -John S. Van Cl<vc New Year! New Life! New Res olutions? Of course. and why not? After all. what is New Year without resolutions ? I'm pretty sure. that resolutions of all sorts fill your minds. They certainly differ in nature. but they all aim towards one goal and that is. the improvement of one's self. Dear children, have you included in your list that one which will ;nake your parents. your relatives. ) our teachers. and your friends verv proud of you ? Have you set you1 heart to cultivating the habits of courtvsy which will endear you ro everyone? If not, then waste no •Teacher, Washington Elementary School. time in adding this ·to your list of resolutions-"! will try to the best of my ability to develop the habits of courtesy in all my words an,d actions. Write this not only in your notebooks but in your heart!> as well as in your minds. Everyone admires and respects a courteous person. There is much. truth in the motto-"Co-urtesy is the language which everyone understands." be·cause the charms of courtesy win the hearts of everyone. young or old. rich or poor. educated or not. Courtesy makes even the littl'est boy a gentleman and the smallest ~irl a lady. What is more interesting is that. it is easy to develop this character trait, so why not begin right now in forming it? I know that willingness and determination alone to be courteous will not make you one. You must know just what to say. as well as. what not to do in order that you little opportunity which will give you a chance to practice them and apply them whenever posible. Make no exception an.cl you will soon be surprised to find yourself a real gentleman or a veritable gentle little lady. admired and appreciated by all. REMINDERS · ON COURTESY At School 1 . Greet your teachers and friends with a polite "Good Morning" or "Good Afternoon" as the case may be. 2. You should avoid passing in front of anyone. If that is very necessary, say. "Excuse Me." 3. When you answer a question. "No" or "Yes" is not enough. Speak in a mild and pleasing way. say. "No. I don't think so, Mr. Cruz." or "Yes. Miss Reyes." 4. Do not continually raise the hand. and never wave it in school to attract the attention of anyone. nor say "I. I" when yo~ want to· recite. 5. When a schoolmate is reading or is answering a question. do not raise your hand until he has finislj~d. . :6. If you have a desk mate, give him his full share of che desk and shelf. . 7. Do not stare ai: strangers who enter the schoolroom. 8. Do not slide down in your seat nor lounge in a schoolroom. 9. When you stand to recite. stand erect. without leaning against the desk. I 0. Do not swing the feet. nor scrape them on the floor. ·nor keep them in constant motion. l I . Always be provided with your own materials. I 2. Hand a book right side up. 13. In handing any pointed article. always hand the blunt end. 14. Do not call from the outside co a pupil in a schoolroom. January, 1937 THE .YOUNG.CITIZEN 347 OUR TWO SERVANTS By R. CARPIO Our Self carries cwo servants. that are needed by the Mind in orOne is the Mind, and the other is der to grow strong and healthy. the Body. Very queer, isn't it? The Mind. like the Body. needs Well, perhaps you will understand food. But the kind of food that it better if I shall explain. the Mind needs is different from One time it so happened that the that needed by the Body. The Mind needs lessons.· A good many B·ody was ill. The· family physiof these are taken from books, newscian advised that the Body should not be disturbed: If it was dis- papers. magazines. and other print· ed matter. Dr. Jose Rizal was a curbed, the illness might be prowide reader. It is said he could read longed. A part of our body becomes and write twenty-two languages. ill because it has been working so hard that it needs rest. That is the Young Thomas Alva Edison could finish reading a book in one day, reason why the physician told the air and plenty of-sunshine. Staying ten or fifteen minutes in the sun i~ good for the body. Play until you are tired. After the body has sufficiently rested, begin to read and think to give exercise to your mind. It these two servants are properly treated as I have tried to explain to you, they will serve you well. And the New Year would be a good time to make up your resolution in order for you to have ·a strong and healthy mind and body throughout the year. QUESTIONS Body to rest in order to become and i.t was reported that he drew more books in his home town Iistrong to be able to work again. b h h b f h' l . Name three well-known F1'rary t an any ot er oys o 1s On the other hand. the Mind was age. Do we get our. knowledge lipinos whose minds were stronger active. It wanted very much to go from books alone? What great les- than their ~odies. Apolinario Mato school to be with its friends and son do you learn from the life of bini, the paralytic. Name two othclassmates. Oh. how ·it wished it the carabao which plows the field ers. were well! Its part in the drama- in the rain and in· the heat of the 2. Name three prominent Filitization in the reading class. the fun sun without complaining of hard pines whose bodies were stronger at recess. and the happiness in·games work? than their minds. Pancho Villa, after school hours in the afte~noon The Body needs· food to make the flyweight champion of the -all these were only memories that the muscles. But the muscles to world. Name two others. flitted across the Mind. What could become strong and healthy must 3. Name three great Filipino.~ it do? Before answering this ques- have exercise. Take exercise out in living whose minds and bodies are tion. we must find out those things the open where you can have fresh both strong. Manuel Roxas. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~15. Always rap before entering 4. When a lady accidentally any room but your own. drops anything on the street, any 16. Do not chew gum in school gentleman whether acquaintance or nor eat anything when in the class-. not, should pick it up and hand it room. to her. The lady must not fail to 17. Do not "fuss" with pencils.l· acknowledge the courtesy. strings, pins, or anything else when 5. It is impolite to turn and look yob ought to give your attention at people after they have passed esto your l~sson. pecially chose who are deformed or 18. Do not look in at a window peculiar in dress or manners. of a schoolroom. 6. It is considered impolite to 19. Treat janitors politely. gather in groups and obstruct the 20. Be kind and thoughtful in way. assisting teachers and other class- 7. It is not the custom of wellmates whenever possible. bred people to chew gum, nor co On the Street I. Boys and girls should keep from making too much noise in the street. 2. When walking with an older person keep on his left. 3. Recognize friends a n J acquaintances with a polite greeting. cat fruits, nuts. or anything else on the street. 8. Anyon(' ~hould never call out to another person in the street. 9. When on the street cars. buses, or other vehicles. men should give up their seats to ladies. 10. If a stranger inquires the way. take· pains to direct him. Manners at Home 1. Be sure to say "Sir" to your father when he calls your name, and "Yes, sir" and "No, sir" in answer to a question. Never contradict him, mind him quickly. 2. Treat your mothe( as if she were the queen. Say. "Yes, mother," when she calls your name. and ·'No. mother." etc. in answer to her question. Children should show their mother every polite attention due other ladies. 3. Tre~t visitors courteously. Address them politely and offer them seats. 4. Be kine! and considerate to brothers and sisters. 5. Treat servants politely. 6. Observe proper cable manners. 7. Al ways allow an older person or a guest to pass through doorways first. If the door is closed. open it, seep back. and hold it open while your guest passes through it.

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