Hold That Door!

Simply, etiquette means treating others the same way you want to be treated. But learning etiquette rules can mean much more than this. Proper etiquette helps us identify with important emotions like empathy, sympathy, and compassion. When we are polite to others, we acknowledge that they are important and have the same feelings as we do. With this in mind, we will discuss the reasons why certain conventions of etiquette really help us identify with these emotions. Holding the Door When you are going through a door, especially in a public place, look behind you to see if someone is about to go through the door immediately after you. If so, once you are through the door, step aside and hold the door open for the person behind you. It does not matter if it is a male or a female. It is just a nice thing to do for anyone. If you are entering a door then you'll hold it and let those behind you go through first. The kindness shown takes only a few second of time and makes others feel good. Holding doors for others reminds us that it's important to care for one another. It's an acknowledgement that we are all in this together.