The Rules of Common Courtesy

What is courtesy? In its simplest form, it is treating those around you with respect and in a well-bred manor that you would care to be treated in while adhering to the social norms of your society, to this we also add, that you act, speak and live in a Christ like manner that is worthy of a noble of The Royal Order of Chivalry.

To this end, every Page is required to memorize the 5 rules of Courtesy and be able to explain what each rule entails. A Page�s adherence to these rules will be observed by various members at any and all times. A Page can be required an additional three months of Page service should it be determined by the Head of the Household that said Page has failed to apply these rules to his life.
    1. Give preference to others.
      A. If two people arrive at a door at the same time, open the door and hold it for the other, then enter.
      B. If items are offered of varying size or quality, do not rush to grab the largest or finest, but rather allow others to select first.

    2. Speak with respect, grace and purity.
      A. Speak respectfully.
      Use �yes sir, no sir, yes ma�am, no ma�am,� when speaking to those who are of senior age or position, whether in the home, school, church, or place of employment.
      B. Speak graciously.
        (1) Let your comments be kind and generous. Give the other person the benefit of the doubt. Do not gossip, backbite or slander. If you don�t have something nice to say, don�t say anything.
        (2) Avoid the urge to take �take shots� or �cut� someone down.
        (3) If you must disagree with someone, make your point and leave it at that. Avoid public arguments. Some things are best handled in private.
      C. Speak purely.
      Avoid all crude, lewd or ungentle comments and subjects. Sexual jokes, gestures, or innuendoes are never in order.

    3. Listen attentively.
      A. Look into the face or eyes of those you speak with.
      B. Listen, don�t dominate the conversation.
      C. Listen, don�t interrupt. Wait for an appropriate break in the conversation.

    4. Look at others respectfully, graciously and purely.
      A. Respectfully look into another�s eyes or face when speaking with them or listening. (Don�t daydream)
      B. Graciously overlook others� blemishes, handicaps, mistakes, blunders and slips.
      C. With purity turn your head or eyes from staring at high hemlines, low-cut tops, or other provocative apparel or situations.

    5. Be a gentleman at all times.
      A.Gentlemen should always:
        (1) Open doors for ladies.
        (2) Hold the chair for a lady to sit.
        (3) Offer an arm as an escort.
        (4) Protect the lady�s person, character, and image.
        (i.e. Go out into the rain to retrieve a parked car and pick the lady up at the door.
        Leave a party, dinner, or casual setting where the character of your lady is being questioned or painted in an ill manner.
        Leave any situation where the activities, comments, or setting is lewd, crude, or just plain in bad taste.
        By conducting yourself on a date in a Christian manner and not making any sexual advances on a lady.)
HOME

Standard Disclaimer
Hosted by www.Geocities.ws

1