cut-up, and have a sense of humor, don't confuse good manners with being a stuffed shirt and overly reserved, so to speak. That's just boring. Do not get intimidated or embarrassed if your friends make fun of you for opening the door for a girl or helping an older person do something they cannot do alone. Instead, politely ask them why they didn't help the other person. Having bad manners can be associated with having poor character. Keep in mind there is such a thing as being too polite. You should be kind, but don't be uptight with all the "polite" rules. As with everything else in this world, there is a happy medium between the two extremes. Featured Articles Meet a Community Member Meet JirachiQueen , a wikiHow editor for 2 years now who loves bold editing, contributing to the Youth Project , and helping out other wikiHowians. She considers wikiHow her "second family" and appreciates that everyone is always ready to lend a helping hand. Her favorite article on wikiHow is How to Know if a Guy Likes You .