Nevada County picayune., 1888-07-04
Aim to be Polite.

thing in the plcasanteSt p0SsiDle manner. A selfish person is never truly polite. because he does not feel an interest in others, and therefore is not always able to assume gra cious manner. \ person who is nev- CT willing to oblige others at home is as much of loss to know how to be polite abroad as he would be com pelled to speak language unknown to him. Politeness like charity, be- gins in the home circle. Bat it should never end there. Boys should early be taught to lift their hats and bow whenever they meet a lady. Our grandfathers were taught to bow. and our grandmothers to, courtesy to every one they met on their way to and from school. It was an admiral social custom, and ought not to have been allowed to have fallen into disuse. Boys should be taught at home to remove their hats as the door to cle an their feet on the door mat outside, to walk quietly and gracefully across the room. to sit and stand erect, to speak pleasantly and frankly. to re-
 
 ply promptly, truthful and respect fully when addressed. to keep their hair and clothing neatly brushed, to consider well polished shoes, neat clothes and clean hands and face just as essential when no one but the fam ily is present as when there is com pany. They should be permitted to help entertain company. and should make themselves useful whenever their help is needed. A boy who is unselfish and hendy enough to re- plenish the fire sweep up the hearth bring in wood and water, or in any way add to the comfort and conve- nience of his nearest relatives, with out being reminded of these little du- ties. is a treasure to his mother. and has benefited himself greatly by lay ing a good foundation for the per formance of all those little attentions which society eXacts from young men. Every intelligent boy ought to know that it is against all rules of good breeding to use profane or vulgar language to loil or lounge on sofas . or chairs in the presence of ladies 1; So sit with the feet on the table or another chair; to whistle loudly in- doors to speak rudely or harshly to those older than himself or to anyone to sit while ladies are standing; to occupy the easiest chair in the room when there are others present enti- $ tied to it by age ,infrmity, courtesy ; 3 to order friend or relative as though - he was a servant; to slam doors; to assume swa.gering air of superior , ity: to quarrel with any any one or to treat visitors with ill-bred indif- { ference or contempt.
 l Little girls who wish to be agreed ( | t.I. hut ha-tInS nh- 2 serving all the rules laid down foI % their brothers. it is ill-bred to act m { a sullen or churlsh manner, to say spiteful things. to ridicule the aged or deformed, to talk and laugh loud
 lv as to attract notice in public, to be l petulant, to find fault with a gift. or . complain about the weather or any ? thing else which is unavailable.
 !, Girls try to always to he natural r to forget self, to be gracious toward ! every one. to cultivate aimablc dis { position. and to add to the happiness of others. If possible try to learn to walk in graceful manner without 5 mincing or taking steps too long. Learn to use your hands. and do not sit in company with your arms tight ly folded as though they were not in tended for use. Conversation re- , quirc, gestures at times. If asked to sing or rplay, comply at once. if 1t i- in your power to do so. Be scrupu- lous, neat in dress and see that your room is always in order. Avoid all such dsagfeeable habits al picking the nose, ears, or teeth in company, biting or trimming nails. yawning and appearing bored when anyone. particularly and old person is speak ing. Never interrupt any one be- , cause he is telling you lircsome story. Always acknowledge an ac- , quaintancc if worthy of your respect no matter how he is, or however shab- by his clothes may he. The young boy or girl who has polite bow, a smile and pleasant word for every one will be blessed with, ,many friends above all learn to he true-hearted anc sincere.
 A silly, tickle-minded person with no principles or opinions worth de- kending or retaining. Is, al best, a