1. INTRODUCTION/HISTORY
Since the beginning of recorded of history, manners have played an important role in behavior. Today we shake hands atomically, but the custom started in the middle ages. When two men met, they extended their right hands and shook hands to show that they did not intend to use their swords. It was a display of courtesy and friendship.
What is the origin of the word etiquette? It comes from an old French word meaning ticket. Later it came to mean a prescribed routine. Today, etiquette is defined as “the forms, manner and ceremonies established by convention as acceptable for required in business and society.” It is a code of behavior based on kindness consideration and unselfishness- something that should never change. Francis Bacon said, “If a man can be gracious and courteous to strangers, it shows he is a citizen of the world.”
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As the motto of Winchester College at oxford, says: “Manners make man.”
The old; etiquettes books say things like, “do not drink tea from a saucer,” and, “wipe your dirty hands on bread in order not to soil the napkin.” History shows that while specific customs may be abandoned, having good manners will never go out of style.
2. Definitions
i. “Using proper etiquettes does not mean that you are blocked up by someone or not modern. To me having manners means you are a respectful person and considerate of others. Use of etiquettes can convey respect of other cultures, traditions or religions.”
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Old people used to take handkerchief with them which is a good etiquettes but nowadays generation of young people don’t rely on that and take tissue papers with them which is also a good etiquette. ii. “Etiquettes are defined as formal manners and rules that are followed in society or professional settings.”
It shows respect to other people and a lack of manners is often interpreted as a lack of respect. Manners will influence on children’s behaviour therefore practitioners will need to be good role models.
Judge Paul Heath Till’s essay “Morals, Manners, Customs, and Public Perception” has a very unique structure that helps the effectiveness of the authors argument. He starts off by giving reasons why people are lacking manners in everyday life. He also gives definitions of the words manner, manners, moral, and customs and then goes further to discuss the true meaning of these words. He also relates his life experiences and his personal beliefs to the topic at hand.
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Generations of people have considered handwashing a measure of personal hygiene. In 1847, Dr. Semmelweis insisted that healthcare providers wash their hands with disinfecting agents between patients. This early hand hygiene practice resulted in a decrease in mortality rates among hospital patients (CDC, 2002). The CDC’s Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee published the Guideline for Hand Hygiene in Health-Care Settings in 2002 that is based on hand hygiene foundations developed in generation past. In 2014, this guideline is still available online and used as a reference
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Hand hygiene is a general term that refers to any action of hand cleaning. This include disinfecting agent such as alcohol or soap and water. Hand Hygiene ought to be directed by healthcare professionals before seeing patients, after contact with organic liquids, before intrusive techniques, and in the wake of expelling gloves (Burns, Bradley, Weiner, 2012). The WHO offers a slight variety by suggesting five key moments when human services specialists ought to practice hand cleanliness: before patient contact, before an aseptic errand, after natural liquid presentation hazard, after patient contact, and after contact with patient environment. Intercessions included expanding sink or liquor based arrangement accessibility, instruction, and
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Though addressing those of higher status than one was considered proper, it was frowned upon to repeatedly address one in a formal manner (Pool 43). When socializing it was very important to consider who one is speaking to and how one is speaking.
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Manners represent an individual by the way they dress, behave, communicate, and their etiquette, while customs refer to the traditional way that a culture is practice individually, or by a group of people. Workers are expected to bow to their seniors when they greet them, and to use only formal language to their seniors, as it is rude to speak informally to someone of higher rank. In Korean businesses, meetings are often held in evenings at a restaurant or bar. Drinking is part of the Korean culture, as Koreans believe that drinking helps to bond colleagues in the company, and an offered drink must never be refused as it is considered to be rude. Along with drinking, Karaoke is a popular activity after meetings. People who attend the meeting are usually expected to sing a solo song.
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In order to be successful with any career, it is important to follow good etiquette in