COURTESY - ESSAYS FOR CLASS 10 WITH QUOTATIONS

COURTESY

The best amongst you are those who have the best manners and character.

                                                                                              (Hazrat Muhammad SAW)

     

     There is no law that compels us to prastise courtesy. However, as social beings we need to possess this great virtue. Courtesy means excellence of manners or polite behaviour. It, of course, springs from good breeding and kindness of heart. The words "Assalam-o-Alaikum", "Please", "Thank You" and "Sorry" are the hallmarks of courtesy. It is a gift of treating others with warmth and respect. 

     When courteous people meet, they greet one another, saying, "good morning" or "good evening" according to the time of the day. Muslims greet one another, saying "Assalam-o-Alaikum". A Muslim's greeting is a kind of wish, a prayer for mutual happiness, peace and security. The Holy Quran lays stress on this form of greeting in Sura Al-Noor verse 61.
     "Please" is a polite expression of requests. It is also a polite way of saying "yes". A courteous man always says "Please" when he asks someone to give him something or to do something for him. However, he does not say "Please" over and over again as a way to beg for something he wants - this is not a polite thing to do at all.
     "Thank You" is a polite expression of gratitude used to show appreciation of something and respect for someone. A courteous man always says "Thank You" while acknowledging a gift, service or offer etc. from others.

If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is "thank you", it will be enough.

                                                                                                                (Meister Eckhart) 
     "Sorry" is a polite expression used to apologize for something. To say "Sorry" is one of the core reparative opportunities in damaged or strained relations. To say "Sorry" is not an act of weakness or surrender. It only means to be broad-minded, humble and courteous. A courteous man keeps it in mind "Nobody is always right."
     A courteous man observes good manners on all occasions and respects the feelings of others. He makes no attempt to jump the queue. In a crowded bus, he gives up his seat to an elderly person or someone who is blind, disabled or sick. In short, courtesy keeps the machine of everyday life oiled and makes it more pleasant and meaningful.

Notes Prepared By: Prof. Shahbaz Asghar