National Common Courtesy Day: March 21, 2022

Coarseness seems more common than courtesy or kindness these days.

So, it's good to be reminded just how much common courtesy and kindness can do for all of us.

Consider some ways you can observe National Common Courtesy Day

• Say “please” and “thank you”

• Hold doors open for others

• Introduce yourself to someone

• Send a handwritten “thank you” note

And to help set your mind in the direction so that courtesy is common practice for you on National Common Courtesy Day – and every day of the year, here are some intentions.

These are put in the positive, first-person present tense. When your surroundings permit, read these affirmations aloud. You can also modify them to fit your situation and create new ones.

• I am courteous.

• I embrace the concept of common courtesy and am careful to display courteous behavior in all situations.

• When another person is courteous and thoughtful toward me, my day gets better because I know that they care.

• I strive each day to share my positivity with those around me. I do so with courteous actions and thoughtful activities. I know that even the smallest act of courtesy can change someone’s mood in an instant.

• I believe in myself and in my ability to make someone else feel special. I pay it forward whenever I can in hopes that others will do the same. I hope to help humanity, even in a small way.

• Each day, through small gestures of kindness, I send positive vibes into the universe.

• I enjoy knowing that I am adding goodness to the world I live in.

• I believe that people need a chance to experience kindness in order to express such feelings. I evoke smiles and create experiences that stay with others so they too may pass on their positivity to others.

• My mind, body, and soul reap the benefits of my courtesy. My positive vibes are exuded through my good health, positive attitude, warm happiness, and true contentment.

• Today, I practice thoughtful courtesy because I know I make a difference.

Questions for Self-Reflection:

1. How do I demonstrate common courtesy?
2. How can I be courteous and kind to people I have never met?
3. What are some more ways that I can show courtesy and kindness?

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