Differences in manners is a variety
of manners in all the world. For example, in America, we have a lot of rules
regarding personal space. A lot of
personal space rules. In my ocuntry, Peru, personal space is much more limited
here and most Peruvians will give you at the most one foot. Don’t get confused,
they do not have hearing problems or are trying to hit on you or kiss you, it’s
their way of interacting. In the United States, if you go to a restaurant and
you sit down in a booth, that's your booth, that's your territory, your sacred
space. In some cultures, the personal
space rules are different. That ain't
your territory. That ain't your sacred
space, son. That is anybody's space,
still.
When there too much demanded in
schools, manners can be dismissed as a task best entrusted to parents. A teacher
can imagine a room having to work well and not having good manners. It is
essential that children develop and learn well so that they can listen, reflect
and be respectful to others. It is about teaching children to be helpful, kind,
and forgiving. If they have these skills, if they can treat well together, then
it will be easier to teach and they will progress academically.
Most children learn these skills at
home. But it is essential that the school team also play its part and help students.
It takes a collaborative effort, a partnership between teachers and parents, to
reinforce good behavior and for young people to take home the message that only
the highest standards will be allowed.
Those classes should start as soon as
children arrive at school. If teachers greet children at the door every day
with a smile, looking them in the eye, and ask how they are doing, that sends
an important message like “I care about you and I hope you treat me the same
way”.
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