At Home

At Home

December 19, 2022 /
Good etiquette starts at home, with our families, significant others, and roommates. It starts with a smile, "hi" or "good morning". A simple act to make others comfortable in shared space. It extends to making pleasant conversation and expressing gratitude whenever possible. Family dining has become a lost art. Eat together table side, engage and be present in each others company, silencing phones and devices. Strengthening our bonds at home can have a significant impact our self-esteem and sense of resilience. Be on time. If not, let others know. Remember that home is sanctuary. Respect each others views and privacy, and knock. Be mindful of noise levels, especially at night. Television, cell phones, and loud music it can be disruptive for others. Headphones are considerate. Etiquette is consulting with housemates before inviting others over and keeping in-home affairs confidential. Good etiquette is also acts of kindness, like not leaving chores for others. It's making your own bed, tidying up, and regularly cleaning up after yourself. Dirty dishes and bathrooms can be particularly divisive, as others may feel obligated to clean them. Take pride in sharing a clean home. Ask permission to borrow personal items before taking them, then return them as they were. "enduring statement..."

Etiquette Starts at Home–

Good etiquette starts at home, with our families, significant others, and roommates. It starts with a smile, "hi" or "good morning". A simple act to make others comfortable in shared space. It extends to making pleasant conversation and expressing gratitude whenever possible. Family dining has become a lost art. Eat together table side, engage and be present in each others company, silencing phones and devices. Strengthening our bonds at home can have a significant impact our self-esteem and sense of resilience. Be on time. If not, let others know. Remember that home is sanctuary. Respect each others views and privacy, and knock. Be mindful of noise levels, especially at night. Television, cell phones, and loud music it can be disruptive for others. Headphones are considerate. Etiquette is consulting with housemates before inviting others over and keeping in-home affairs confidential. Good etiquette is also acts of kindness, like not leaving chores for others. It's making your own bed, tidying up, and regularly cleaning up after yourself. Dirty dishes and bathrooms can be particularly divisive, as others may feel obligated to clean them. Take pride in sharing a clean home. Ask permission to borrow personal items before taking them, then return them as they were. "enduring statement..."

Etiquette starts at home, among our families, significant others, and roommates. It starts with a smile, “hi” or “good morning”. A simple act to make others comfortable in shared space. It extends to making pleasant conversation and expressing gratitude whenever possible. It is the habitual language we use that our character is built upon. At home, with the ones we are closest, is the best opportunity to practice the art of conversation.

Family dining is an art in itself. Design your home culture around it. Eat together table side, engaged and present in each others company, silencing phones and devices. Be on time. If not, let others know. Know that strengthening our bonds at home can boost our self-esteem and sense of resilience. It makes life more enjoyable. Use the opportunity at home to impart table manners onto children, good etiquette is taught by example.

Home is sanctuary. Respect each others views and privacy, knock. Ask permission before borrowing personal items, then return them as they were. Be mindful of noise levels, especially at night. Television, cell phones, and loud music it can be disruptive for others. Headphones are considerate. Etiquette is consulting with housemates before inviting guest over, as well as keeping in-home affairs confidential when guest are present.

Etiquette at home is acts of kindness, like not leaving chores for others. This act alone can sustain a household’s good favor. It’s making your own bed, tidying up, and regularly cleaning up after yourself. Dirty dishes and bathrooms can be particularly divisive, as others may feel obligated to clean them. Take pride in sharing a clean home. Respect shared space and know that an uncluttered home supports an uncluttered mind. Be grateful for the home that you have and those you share it with.