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Common courtesy goes a long way

When it comes to being kind and thoughtful, something as simple as giving someone their personal space can go a long way.

Yes, we should be courteous around family and friends, but the general public deserves respect as well.

Giving someone enough room to get out of their car and making sure the middle of a grocery store aisle is clear can impact a stranger in a positive way.

With National Common Courtesy Day on March 21, there’s no better time to get in the holiday spirit than right now.

Not cutting in line (by car or on foot), not making loud noises outside your neighbor’s home and saying please might be just what the doctor ordered so that someone has a better day.

But this doesn’t just leave a mark on a random interaction with a stranger. It also can affect someone’s job outlook.

According to a survey by Accountemps on careerbuilder.com, 85% of survey respondents say being courteous to coworkers impacts a person’s career prospects.

Employers want to hire people who are likable, approachable and considerate. Courtesy can only build your reputation in the workplace.

According to Career Builder, bad manners in the workplace include:

•talking loudly on the phone

•talking around a colleague’s desk

•having a messy or cluttered workspace

•having your phone ring loudly

Some people may not think about the impact they have on those around them, but in the world we live in today, there are enough challenges.

So let’s come together, hold doors open and help someone pick up that item they dropped on the floor.

Let’s be mindful of where someone’s yard begins and where it ends, so we don’t accidentally trespass.

We’ve heard the old adage, ‘laughing is contagious.’

Well, so is kindness and common courtesy.

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