Etiquette and Manner

(a) What do you understand by etiquette and manner? (b) What is the relation between etiquette and
manner? (c) What are the places of learning of etiquette and manner? (d) Do you think etiquette and
manner the same irrespective of society to society and culture to culture? (e) Why are etiquette and
manner important?
Man is a social animal. So following social code of behaviour is
These are called social behaviour. We have two terms to describe our social behaviour etiquette
and manners. Etiquette is a French word. It is a set of rules dealing with exterior form. Manners are
an expression of inner character. Rules of etiquette are the guiding codes that enable us to practice
manners. Manner is considered to be polite in a particular society or culture. Manners can be good
or bad. For example, it is a bad manner to speak with food in one's mouth. No one likes a bad-
mannered person. Etiquette and manners vary from culture to culture and from society to society.
The best place to learn manners and etiquettes is the home where the child spends most of its time.
Besides home, we also learn etiquette and manners from various institutions, such as schools,
colleges or professional bodies. Again, there are rules of behaviour for all kinds of social occasions
and it is important to learn them and practise them in everyday life. The manners that
a wedding reception will not do in a debating club. Therefore, we have to be careful about etiquette
and manners. A few polite expressions such as 'pardon me, 'excuse me', 'may I,' can make our day
smooth and pleasant. Although they do not cost anything, they bring us valuable gains. They
enhance the pleasure of life. One can win over even
manners and etiquettes
important for living in the society.