Courtesy:
If you dropped your bag in the hallway and all of your things went sliding across the floor, what would you hope others would do?
Courtesy:
If a friend drove by you as you were walking wearily home, what would you hope he/she might do?
Courtesy:
If you were out of school sick, and asked a classmate if you could borrow their notes, what would you hope they would do?
Courtesy:
If you were running to class just as the tardy bell was ringing, and your teacher was standing at the door, what would you hope they might choose to do?
Quotes:
A good word is an easy obligation, but not to speak ill, requires only our silence, which costs us nothing.
– John Tillotson
Quotes:
Courtesies cannot be borrowed like snow shovels; you must have some of your own.
– John Wanamaker
In conclusion:
You can truly improve the day of a friend or a stranger by simply showing courtesy.
That guy justheld the door for me. Thatwas nice.