Keep your elbows off the table. Don’t eat or drink noisily. Say "please". Most of us have heard our parents say these phrases many times. Did our parents simply enjoy enforcing these rules, or do good manners actually have a purpose in life As we grow, manners, or the socially correct way of acting, become more and more important. Good manners are necessary in business, social, and family situations.
In the work place, good manners can make the difference between getting a job and staying unemployed. When calling to set up an interview, one should be polite and professional to the person answering the phone. Arriving at the interview on time and well dressed is another way to impress the boss. Wearing jeans or shorts is not appropriate. Several days after the interview it is polite to send a letter thanking the interviewer for his or her time. Having good manners like these will impress people in business situations, and Can increase one’s success.
B. To impress the interviewer, you must be punctual.
C. Good manners may help you secure a job.
D. Your success in business depends on good manners.
Woman: Well, we don’t have to clock off for coffee breaks, we usually just go and get a coffee when we need it, but we do have to clock off for lunch.
Man: What about overtime
Woman: Well, overtime’s paid. And you can take free time instead.
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