We can judge the character of a person from the way he behaves. Good manners are important in the life of every person. We cannot only judge a person’s character from his behavior but also tell that what kind of family he or she comes from. We can also tell what kind of school he attends and what kind of friends he has.

 There are certain codes of behavior for whatever you do and wherever you go. The codes apply to the way you sit, the way you eat, the way you dress, the way you speak to your elders, the way you walk on the road, the way you travel, the way you do shopping and so on. The list is endless. Wherever you are, you reveal yourself by your conduct.

 Home is the place of your dwelling. It is the place where you experience affection, rest and satisfaction. It is the starting point of your life. So, good manners should begin at home. Do your best to make your home sweet for yourself and others. Be a dutiful son or daughter. It means you fulfill all your duties with love. You may have to make sacrifices. But that will only strengthen your character.

 Respect your parents. Obey them. Love them. A dutiful child is a joy to its parents. What you are today is because of the love they have showered on you and the sacrifices they have made for you. When they correct you, accept it in good spirit.

 Respect your brothers and sisters. Love them. Help them whatever way possible. Try to be useful to others. Be pleasing to them. This quality will make you acceptable to them when you grow up.

 Learn from your parents how to receive guests and visitors. When they enter your house, offer them a seat saying, `kindly take your seat.’ Inform your parents at once. Once your parents take over, leave the place quietly.

 When you leave the house for some time, tell your parents where you are going and when you will return. `Mother, I am off to play. I will be back by six in the evening. ‘ if you are going to a different place, seek your parent’s permissions. `mother, please permit me to go to our neighbor’s house play.’

 Do not be selfish. When you are asked for some help, if you turn your back, you will prove yourself to be selfish. Do not be quarrelsome because by quarrelling you will destroy peace.

 Behave in such a way that your father and mother will be proud of you. Your brothers and sisters will be grateful to God for giving them such a wonderful brother or sister. You relatives and friends may remark about you: `A nice child.’ Good children make their parents and others happy.

 Your behavior is the certificate of your character. There are ways to behave with your parents, with your brothers and sisters, with your elders, with you friends, and with guests and visitors. Learn to love and respect everyone. Then it will take care of your behavior.

 *Manners make a man. A person’s character is judged from his behavior.