Is Polite Speech Valuable?
Every time a new acquaintance is made or a conversation is started, the same friendly phrases such as "How are you?" and "Nice to meet you" are exchanged. Once these greetings are out in the open, people begin to talk about what they actually want to talk about. These polite greetings serve an important role in our community as they set the stage for a pleasant conversation.
Polite speech is extremely valuable because they can reflect how a person is. A person who uses polite speech is considered to be one with manners and will be respected for this quality. In addition, polite speech can often times be used to ease into a conversation and can make communication more effective and efficient. If a person starts off a conversation without using any polite greetings/speech, the person may come off as disrespectful or a person without courtesy and the other person in the conversation may not want to further converse.
These simple greetings can impact a person's day in a positive manner. For example, if a person is feeling down or tired from their stressful day, a mere "Good Morning" or "Have a nice day" can make the person feel better. From my personal experience, when I am stressed out or tired, these phrases have immediately lightened my mood and helped ease me into the day. Even though sometimes people who ask "how are you" aren't too interested in how you actually are, some people are. When this greeting is sincere and genuine, the receiving person may feel content knowing that the other person tried to sympathize with them to ensure their well-being. When the phrase "thank you" or "you're welcome" is used, a feeling of appreciation and satisfaction is conveyed. These polite phrases are just as good as physical connection such as a hug or handshake. As these scenarios show, polite speech is a medium in which compassion, respect and formality are exchanged and exemplified.
Due to the uplifting effects polite speech can have, they have remained an integral part of our culture and community. They allow people to form emotional, empathetic, and sensitive bonds that can help further conversational and relationship development.
Polite speech is extremely valuable because they can reflect how a person is. A person who uses polite speech is considered to be one with manners and will be respected for this quality. In addition, polite speech can often times be used to ease into a conversation and can make communication more effective and efficient. If a person starts off a conversation without using any polite greetings/speech, the person may come off as disrespectful or a person without courtesy and the other person in the conversation may not want to further converse.
These simple greetings can impact a person's day in a positive manner. For example, if a person is feeling down or tired from their stressful day, a mere "Good Morning" or "Have a nice day" can make the person feel better. From my personal experience, when I am stressed out or tired, these phrases have immediately lightened my mood and helped ease me into the day. Even though sometimes people who ask "how are you" aren't too interested in how you actually are, some people are. When this greeting is sincere and genuine, the receiving person may feel content knowing that the other person tried to sympathize with them to ensure their well-being. When the phrase "thank you" or "you're welcome" is used, a feeling of appreciation and satisfaction is conveyed. These polite phrases are just as good as physical connection such as a hug or handshake. As these scenarios show, polite speech is a medium in which compassion, respect and formality are exchanged and exemplified.
Due to the uplifting effects polite speech can have, they have remained an integral part of our culture and community. They allow people to form emotional, empathetic, and sensitive bonds that can help further conversational and relationship development.
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