According to Alexa, courtesy is defined as an adjective as excellence of manners or social conduct or polite behavior.
What is the most important social courtesy to teach a child?
According to John Rosemond, “My answer to that great question: To not interrupt adult conversations. In learning to not interrupt, a child learns patience which is to say, impulse control. It also strengthens the social boundary that should exist between the child and adults; hence, the children respect for adults. In other words, being taught not to interrupt adult conversations, including phone conversations benefits that child as much or more than it benefits adults. “
John Rosemond, family psychologist, American columnist, public speaker
In the vernacular of African American community, “Don’t interrupt grown folk’s conversations.”
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