Can you teach someone common courtesy? How?

Question

adults. mainly my coworkers.

Answer 1

yes, you yell at them until they get it
pretty simple actually

Answer 2

Yes. Absolutely. Mothers do this all the time. Bosses do this everyday.
And for our own self-respect we must insist that others treat us in a way in which we deserve to be treated.
When we allow others to disrespect us, or to function with us while they ignore the aspects of common courtesy, we send a message to those around us that we dont think we deserve respect because we have not insisted on it. If we tolerate it, it must be what we 'think' we deserve.
When someone is less than courteous with me, first I examine the situation. There are situations in where the appropriateness of behavior changes. Example: If I am working in a hospital with patients, I am going to act differently than I would if I were having a drink after work with friends.
But.... In dealing with strangers who dont follow the guide of common courtesy, here, you have to pick your battles. At times I will insist that people treat me appropriately. Other times, I overlook it, for usually no other reason than that I am pressed for time and dont want to deal with it.

Answer 3

First, are you sure you'd want to?

Ever notice how much rudeness there is in the world? No one needs to be taught THAT level of courtesy, do they?

Is this person your baby or small child? If so, then, yes. You might get Miss Manners Guide to Excruciately Correct Behavior. That's exactly what the book is for.

If this person is not your baby or small child, then the odds are about 53,978,632 to 1 AGAINST.

It is, in fact, rude to criticize people, or tell them what to do or how to act.

If the person is your spouse, you might possible get a few concessions in their behavior, if he still loves you and wants to please you, but going for a complete overhaul is unrealistic.

If it's anyone else, then no. (Unless they come to you asking for help and advice, in which case, you can answer their specific questions, but would be rude yourself to start adding unsolicited advice on top.)j

You give no relevant details, as to who the person is, and what you want them to know, leading me to think you aren't actually interested in courtesy, but just like trying to remake every person you encounter.

That's rude.

Answer 4

If it's an adult and not a relative, it's likely not possible, and not your job anyway. Act as you want to be treated (like a role model of sorts), and if the rudeness continues, just distance yourself from that person. If it's a child, again, the role model thing works best with kids.

Answer 5

who u gonna teach? a 3 yr old or an adult?

anyway, u have to start showing it first :D

Answer 6

depends on the age. A child through demonstration and non abraisve correction.

And adult no becuase you can't educate people. They don't like it.

Answer 7

START WHEN THEY ARE A CHILD AND NOT AN ADULT BY THEN THEY SHOULD ALREADY KNOW

Answer 8

Yes, by example.

Answer 9

I WISH