#40 - Please

"A gentleman says "please" to anyone offering him assistance. It does not matter if he is being offered an order of fries or free tickets to a football game."

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#39 Please & Thank You

"A gentleman knows that "please" and "thank you" go together like nachos and cheese."

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#38 - Saying Thank You Do's and Don'ts

Saying "Thank you" - Do's and Don'ts

> You Do

Say, "Thank you," when your mom hands you your allowance, when the person behind the counter at McDonald's gives you your McNuggets, and when your dad helps you with your homework.

> You Don't

Assume, just because you're used to getting your allowance, pick up your McNuggets, or having help with your homework, that you don't need to say "Thanks."

> Why

It is important to be nice to people who do nice things for you - whether it is fixing your dinner or smiling when they hand you your McNuggets. When people treat you well and they see you behaving like a gentleman in return, they will be proud to know their efforts haven't been lost on you.

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#37 - Saying Thank You Do's and Don'ts

Saying "Thank you" - Do's and Don'ts

> You Do

Say, "Thank you," Whenever someone gives you a gift, even if you are not crazy about it.

> You Don't

Laugh or frown or do anything else that gives the impression that you do not like the gift.

> Why

You are not always going to like every gift you receive. Every young gentleman has an aunt who gives him underwear or a godparent who buys things that are four years too young for him. But it is always important to say, "Thank you." You don't have to pretend that you love something you don't like. But saying, "Thank you for thinking of me," gets the job done. And you are still letting people know that you appreciate them and their thoughtfulness.

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#36 - Saying Thank You Do's and Don'ts

Saying "Thank you" - Do's and Don'ts

> You Do

Say "Thank you," whenever anybody says something nice to you - even if you are not sure you're being paid a compliment.

> You Don't

Ask, "Is that supposed to be a compliment?"

> Why

When people tell you that you look just like your grandfather, they are trying to say something nice. Even if you don't think being compared to someone who has lost most of his hair is a compliment - it is. Just say, "Thank you." It will make your grandfather very happy.

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#35 - Saying Thank you

Saying "Thank You"

Saying "Thank you" is just as easy - and as important - as saying "please." Remember how easy it was to play T-ball? Saying "thank you" is that easy. You say, "Thank you," anytime anyone does something nice or helpful for you.

When someone holds an elevator door open for you - you say, "Thank you."

When someone tells you that you are the smartest young man they have ever met - you say, "Thank you."

When someone gives you a new video game - you say, "Thank you."

When someone hands you a saltshaker - you say, "Thank you."

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#34 - Saying Please Do's and Don'ts

Saying "Please" - Do's and Don'ts

> You Do

Say "please" any time you are asking someone to do something for you. That means, when you're in a restaurant, you say to the waiter, "My I have another soda, please?"

> You Don't

Assume, just because other people are doing their jobs, that you don't have to show appreciation for their efforts.

> Why

One day you will realize that you should be as nice to the person who opens the door for you at Trump Tower as you would be to Donald Trump himself. If you learn that now, you will be ahead of the game.

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