8 CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE RULES

 School years are a training period for integration in the society. Understanding good behavior and inculcating those manners and values will take students far in life, even after school life is over. These are some rules you must know and follow during your school life. It will teach you etiquette and also build your character by making you a responsible individual.

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

A 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.