1.2 - On Saying ’Please’ by A. G. Gardiner

In, On Saying ‘‘Please’’, Gardiner points out the value of good manners in social life and emphasizes the importance of courtesy and politeness in daily behaviour. He shows how polite speech and manner sweeten the atmosphere around and how discourtesy and ill manners spoil or pollute it.

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On Saying 'Please'

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ICE BREAKERS

1) List the words of courtesy that we use in our daily life. Discuss them with your partner and explain the purpose of using each.

Words Of Courtesy

i)   Thank you

ii)  Please – to make a request

iii) Kindly – when we make a formal request

iv) Happy Journey – to wish someone joyful journey

v)  Good Morning – to wish someone in the morning

vi) Welcome – to greet someone who arrives

vii) Excuse me – to allow us to pass by

vii) May I – to take a permission

2) Listed below are a few character traits of people. Some are positive traits, while others are not. Tick (√) the one you feel are desirable

Characteristic Traits
Conniving
Insensitive
Sly
Humorous	√
Naive
Benevolent	√
Aggressive
Scheming
Wise	√
Egoistic
Manipulative
Rude
Boastful
Humble	√
Servile
Territorial
Patronising
Generous	√

3) Etiquette and manners are very important for a person to live in the society. Read the following and put them in proper columns.

1. To receive phone calls while you are in a lecture or class.

2. To knock before you enter your Principal’s office.

3. To thank the person who offers you tea or coffee.

4. To be polite and courteous to others.

5. To leave the classroom without the teacher’s permission.

6. To occupy the seats reserved for ladies or physically challenged or elderly people on a bus or a train. 

Appropriate	Inappropriate
2. To knock before you enter your Principal’s office.	1. To receive phone calls while you are in a lecture or class.
3. To thank the person who offers you tea or coffee.	5. To leave the classroom without the teacher’s permission.
4. To be polite and courteous to others.	6. To occupy the seats reserved for ladies or physically challenged or elderly people on a bus or a train.