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Editorial
April 4, 1882
The Spirit Of Democracy
Woodsfield, Monroe County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Editorial urges boys and girls to practice genuine politeness and courtesy at home with parents to develop true character that appears in all settings, warning against superficial manners for society.
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POLITENESS AT HOME.
A boy who is polite to his father and mother is likely to be polite to everyone else.
A boy lacking politeness to his parents may have every semblance of courtesy in society, but is never truly polite in spirit, and is in danger, as he becomes familiar, of betraying his real want of courtesy.
We are all in danger of living too much for the outside world, for the impression which we make in society, coveting the good opinions of those who are in a sense a part of ourselves, and who will continue to sustain and be interested in us notwithstanding these defects of deportment and character.
We say to every boy, and to every girl; cultivate the art of courtesy and propriety at home—in the sitting room and in the kitchen as well as in the parlor—and you will be sure in other places to deport yourselves in a becoming and attractive manner.
When one has a pleasant smile and demeanor, it is a satisfaction to know that these are not put on, but that they belong to the character, and are manifest at all times and under all circumstances.
A boy who is polite to his father and mother is likely to be polite to everyone else.
A boy lacking politeness to his parents may have every semblance of courtesy in society, but is never truly polite in spirit, and is in danger, as he becomes familiar, of betraying his real want of courtesy.
We are all in danger of living too much for the outside world, for the impression which we make in society, coveting the good opinions of those who are in a sense a part of ourselves, and who will continue to sustain and be interested in us notwithstanding these defects of deportment and character.
We say to every boy, and to every girl; cultivate the art of courtesy and propriety at home—in the sitting room and in the kitchen as well as in the parlor—and you will be sure in other places to deport yourselves in a becoming and attractive manner.
When one has a pleasant smile and demeanor, it is a satisfaction to know that these are not put on, but that they belong to the character, and are manifest at all times and under all circumstances.
What sub-type of article is it?
Moral Or Religious
Social Reform
What keywords are associated?
Politeness
Courtesy
Home
Parents
Character
Manners
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Importance Of Politeness At Home
Stance / Tone
Moral Exhortation
Key Arguments
A Boy Polite To Parents Is Likely Polite To Everyone
Lack Of Politeness To Parents Indicates False Courtesy In Society
People Risk Living For Outside Impressions While Neglecting Family
Cultivate Courtesy At Home In All Rooms To Ensure Proper Behavior Elsewhere
Genuine Smile And Demeanor Belong To Character And Show Always