1. ACKNOWLEDGE OTHERS
Its basic saying a simple ‘Hi’, ‘Hello, how are’
makes people around you (classmates, teachers, school helpers) feel that you
value them. Acknowledging others also begins conversations and helps build and
maintain relationships.
2. INTRODUCTIONS ARE IMPORTANT
How you introduce yourself, along with your tone of
voice, smile, eye-contact and handshake is crucial in creating positive first
impressions. Have the confidence to introduce yourself to other school mates,
teachers and also children as well as teachers from other schools in inter
school competitions.
3. ADHERE TO CLASSROOM RULES
Focus on studying (even it’s hard to do) while in
class. You can do all the talking and chit-chat during lunch break and after
school is over. Also don’t sneak and eat when the lecture is on- it’s
disrespectful to your teachers.
4. DEAL WITH REJECTIONS IN POSITIVE WAYS
Life is sometimes easy, sometimes harsh. You got to
take both in your stride. There will be times when you won’t get that coveted
trophy in a high-school debate or an invite to the head boy/girl’s birthday
party. Don’t let these interfere with your dreams, and take it as a part of
life. Be gracious in rejections and smile through it, these experiences will
teach you a lot and make you a better person.
5. DEVELOP PATIENCE AND POLITENESS
Patience is a virtue and developing this ability can
help you overcome anger, prevent conflicts and unnecessary confrontations.
Remember, patience is always rewarded even if it takes time. Politeness is a
mark of good behavior and it helps get you respect, so, make sure words like
‘please’, ‘sorry’ and ‘thank you’ are a part of your daily vocabulary.
6. STAY ORGANISED
There is a saying that when your book shelves and is
organized, so are your thoughts. Clutter is general creates confusion in mind
and leads to stress. So, keep your school bag clean and in good order. Being organized
also means scheduling your study and leisure hours which can keep your study
and extra-curricular activities performance in top gear.
7. RESPECT SCHOOL PROPERTY
Students are accountable for keeping the school
furniture in good condition. Don’t ever scribe on desks or use chairs, tables
and other stationery from classmates if required, but never take it out from
his/her desk/bag thinking it’s a small thing. It doesn’t matter if what you are
taking is small or big. Getting consent from the owner to borrow their stuff is
basic manners and is ethical as well.
8. BE PUNCTUAL IS CRUCIAL
Punctuality is essential and it is something that
will be appreciated at all stages of your life at every age. Don’t delay your
homework and projects and use your time wisely to learn your lessons as well as
life skills. Now, this doesn’t mean that you cannot have fun with your friends
in school. Just keep it balanced
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child’s classroom is the first experience of the real world and it’s a learning
ground for good manners. These eight etiquette rules you must develop to succeed
in school and later in life too.
