I believe that there is one very important value that everyone all around the world needs to make their way of life. The "Golden Rule,’ as many of us learned in elementary school, is the most influential value on peoples lives. If you can teach a child to respect and treat someone the way they themselves would like to be treated then they will grow up and know how to communicate with others respectfully and politely, presenting more opportunities in life.
When I was little I was a very shy kid. I did not know how to speak with other kids and converse properly with adults. I wasn’t rude, but I didn’t know how carry on a conversation. It was not until I saw other people and their lack of skill in conversing, that I realized that I needed to be polite to all people. A simple “please and thank you” goes a very long way. I soon noticed the more I acted this way the more other people would respond in a positive way. Me being nice to people made them be nice to me. It was astonishing.
In several cases the politeness that I expressed towards others not only made them nicer to me, but it opened new doors for me. Most recently, I have been invited to join a team of young lacrosse players who are brought together to volunteer to teach the game of lacrosse to young kids and referee their games. In return, I am given a letter of recommendation for college. I would not have gotten this job if not for the nights after practice where I always offered to help clean up. I can imagine being polite has probably helped out many others as well. People will become impressed with the respect you show them and will offer you new opportunities that will overall progress you through your life, opening new doors. Always be respectful and treat others the way you want to be treated.
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