Good Manners
⭐ MasteredSay please, thank you and sorry. Wait your turn, listen when others speak and respect everyone.
Manners are different in different cultures, so be respectful and curious.
All about Good Manners
Good manners show respect for other people. Simple habits, such as saying please and thank you, saying sorry when you have made a mistake, waiting your turn and listening when others speak, make everyday life smoother and kinder.
Manners also depend on the situation. At the table you might wait until everyone is served, and in class you raise your hand before speaking. Being polite to everyone, including people who serve you in shops, shows real respect.
Good manners are useful everywhere, at home, at school and in the community. Holding the door for someone, greeting people politely and being patient in queues help make life pleasant for everyone.
🎮 Try it yourself!
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👀 What the animation shows
This animation shows a child saying please and thank you and waiting their turn in a line. Watch how polite actions make the others around them smile.
Real-life uses of Good Manners
- Saying thank you to a shop assistant
- Waiting your turn in a queue
- Using an indoor voice in a library
Frequently asked questions about Good Manners
Why are manners important?
Manners help people feel valued and make it easier to get along, which is useful at home, school and beyond.
What should I say when I bump into someone?
Say sorry or excuse me, depending on the situation, and check that they are okay.
Are manners different in different countries?
Yes. Greetings, meals and body language vary, so it is good to learn the customs of places you visit.