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Composition | A Good Manners Week

A few months ago, our school celebrated a special event called "Good Manners Week." It began with an assembly where the headmaster, who was the main speaker, talked about the importance of having good manners. He ended his speech by quoting a famous line from Shakespeare's play "The Merchant of Venice," where Portia pleads for mercy with Shylock. The headmaster emphasized that good manners benefit both the person who displays them and those who interact with them.

Throughout the rest of the week, we had short assemblies every morning. Each day, a senior teacher spoke about good manners, not just explaining why they are important, but also giving us guidance on how to behave in different social situations. They taught us how to behave in the classroom, at home, in public, with strangers, with friends, at the dinner table, and even when we were alone. They emphasized that good manners reflect a person's character and require self-discipline.

Instead of the usual civic and library periods, we used that time for further discussions and talks about good manners. Suddenly, the atmosphere in the school changed. The students began to show more dignity and calmness. They stopped talking loudly in the hallways and staircases. Phrases like "Thank you," "You're welcome," "Could I help you?" and "Excuse me" became common ways to start or end conversations. We started addressing our teachers respectfully using "Mr.," "Miss," or "Mrs." The use of nicknames or just surnames diminished. Classroom quarrels and fights became less frequent, and the discipline-master had fewer problems to deal with. By the end of the week, good manners became a natural part of our daily activities.

On the last day of the week, every student had to write an essay about good manners. The best essay from each grade received a book prize, and the overall best essay was selected to be published in the next issue of the school magazine. The students with the best essays also had the honor of reading them aloud during our regular school assemblies. This kept the spirit of the "Good Manners Week" alive for an additional six weeks.

Nowadays, we have started to relax a little in practicing good manners. However, I'm confident that when the next "Good Manners Week" comes around, we won't have completely forgotten about good manners.

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