The Power of Good Manners

Grace was a shy girl who often struggled to make friends. She would sit alone at lunchtime and watch as the other children played and laughed together. She couldn't understand why they didn't want to include her in their games. One day, Grace's teacher, Miss Clara, noticed how lonely Grace seemed and decided to have a chat with her. Miss Clara told Grace that having good manners was a great way to make friends and build relationships with others. Grace didn't know what good manners were, so Miss Clara explained that it meant being polite, kind, and respectful to everyone around you. She showed Grace how to say "please" and "thank you," how to hold the door open for others, and how to listen when someone was talking to her. At first, Grace was unsure if good manners would make a difference in her social life. But she decided to give it a try. The next day at school, Grace made a point to use her manners in everything she did. She held the door open for her classmates, she said "please" and "thank you" to her teachers, and she made sure to listen carefully when someone was speaking to her. To Grace's surprise, her classmates started to take notice of her newfound manners. They began to include her in their games and invite her to join them at lunch. Grace was thrilled to finally have friends to play with. As time went on, Grace's good manners not only helped her make friends but also helped her build strong relationships with those around her. She was kind and polite to everyone she met, and in return, they were kind and respectful to her. Grace had learned the power of good manners and how they could have a positive impact on her life. She was no longer a shy girl sitting alone at lunch. She was now a confident and friendly girl who was loved by all. And it was all thanks to the power of good manners.