Courtesy: Key to a Happier World

Thesis: Life’s difficulties would be minimized if people were more courteous to each other.

I. Basic ingredients of good manners

A. Justice

B. Empathy

C. Treat all people alike

II. Three ways to improve one’s manners

A. Practice courtesy

1.  Concentrate in a specific area for a week

2. Don’t let others’ bad manners make you rude

B. To think in a courteous way

C. Be able to accept courtesy

Conclusion. Politeness is the golden rule in action.