Does anyone know what common courtesy is anymore? Or do we all have our different views on what it is? Personally, these are what I believe everyone should hold as common courtesy...
1) Hold the door open for the person a couple feet behind you regardless of gender
2) If you see someone needs help carrying something, offer your assistance in some way
3) Treat others the way you want to be treated
4) When someone doesn't like something you said or did, STOP especially if he/she is a friend
5) When a friend/relative sends you a message via email, phone, social media respond as quickly as you can. Don't ignore the person for days without some sort of reply like "I will get back to you on that."
6) When a friend is in need of a shoulder to cry on or a listening ear, drop something and help her/him. You don't need to move a mountain to help a friend.
7) Respect each other's differences. If you don't agree, oh well. But don't shoot them down just so you can feel better about your stand on the matter. Or try to change their mind when it's clear they don't want to. Know when to stop.
I realize that many of us have grown up differently under different circumstances. This doesn't mean our present/future has to mirror our past. I've been blessed to grow up in a loving home, with food on the table every night and parents to come home to. Not everyone had/has that. At the same time, this is no excuse for some of us to treat others like we were treated by our drunk fathers or incompetent mothers etc. Don't let your circumstances ruin your chance at a happy life. Don't let your past ruin your present. Be the best {insert your name here} you can be. With each passing day, be nicer, be more understanding, be more loving.
Side Note: Truly loving someone doesn't mean only when it's good for you. Real love means sacrifice, commitment and understanding. Don't jump ship the first moment of trouble. Work it out. Give a little. Help each other grow and love each other more :) <3 nbsp="" p="">
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