Here's a lesson on manners that everyone should learn-- the importance of manners.

Basic manners, and I really mean basic manners, is a way of showing respect to the people whom you meet, to the people around you. People of the world are selfish enough as they are, if people are unable to show even a fundamental respect for others, there's really no point to live. Why? Humans are social beings, that's why. By showing disrespect, you're just being a selfish ass who shouldn't even be part of the human community. Why don't you then join the asses, a.k.a donkeys? Let me show you what I mean by having basic respect.

1. When calling someone, call by the name that is introduced to you. Don't give nicknames, especially offensive nicknames, to those who you hardly know.

2. When sitting down at any place other than your own house, don't put your leg anywhere above your own knee.

3. When phoning someone, this is how you should phrase it, "Hello, may I speak to XXX? I am YYY, XXX's _________(relationship)"

4. If you happen to call the wrong number, "Sorry, I have called the wrong number. Thank you" Don't just put down the phone. It's already rude to call the wrong number, and even more rude to hang up before apologising.

5. Don't call after 10pm unless there's an emergency (like you're gonna die if you don't get someone's blood). If you have to call, keep the conversation short. Others need to sleep even if you don't have to.

6. If you are offered food to eat, for goodness sake just eat it. Don't wait to be called to eat more than once or twice. If you're full, say "I'm sorry, my stomach is full. Perhaps I'll just try a little?" Then eat a little, give the host some dignity to uphold.

7. When u ring the doorbell, don't ring consecutively for more than 2 times. It's annoying, even if it's your own house.

8. When eating, don't make noises. Close your mouth while chewing. We really don't want to see what you've got spinning inside your mouth.

9. Don't talk with your mouth full. (The food will spill out, gross)

10. Don't put your elbows on the table (Yes your arms are long enough to knock things over. Also, it's greatly unsightly)

11. When eating, don't raise your leg to the chair (unless you want to smell your feet while eating)

12. When you need to borrow anything (I really mean anything and everything), ask for permission. Don't assume that it'll be allowed. Even if it's someone else's home address, telephone number, etc.

13. When greeting the parents of your friends or your acquintances, call them Sir, Ma'am, Aunty, Uncle (or some similar address). Don't call them Mom or Dad just because they're your friend's parents. Please, you're not even related.

14. Don't tell lies to your hosts. Lying is already a sin, don't make it worse by lying to people hosting you. Yes, they're not as dumb as you think they are.

15. When admitting a mistake, don't come up with excuses. Just admit and apologise. Learn from your mistake too.

16. Don't say things you don't mean. (e.g. Don't say sorry when you're not. Don't say thanks when you're not thankful)

17. Don't speak badly of others behind their backs. Speak in front of them, direct it at them, so that they'll know what they have done wrong. If they don't know their mistakes, make sure they know you're talking about them. Do things in the light.

18. Don't bootlick people. It only make others laugh at your folly.

19. Don't slouch when you walk, even if you're really tall. Show the world that you have backbone.

20. In all circumstances, give the other party due respect. If you don't first show respect for others, they will not respect you. Mark my words.

If you didn't know about all of these. It's time to learn. If you don't want to learn, please live in a cave, get off the faces of the rest of the world.