National Common Courtesy Day

National Common Courtesy Day is an American holiday dedicated to civility. It refers not only to your behavior with others but also with yourself. You left an empty cereal box on the table, you didn’t wash the dishes, you didn’t clean the apartment. Fix these issues, because you may have unexpected guests or friends, and meeting them in a dirty apartment is absolutely wrong! The holiday is celebrated annually on March 21.

History

There is no reliable information about the origin of National Common Courtesy Day. It was probably proposed by people who were tired of encountering others’ lack of politeness and ignorance of etiquette!

Politeness is an important character trait for every person. If you are polite, you immediately become more attractive in others’ eyes. Being polite is easier than it looks. Start with the basics: say thank you for the service you received or the answer to the question you asked, hold the door for someone, don’t rush into someone else’s conversation, don’t interrupt the interlocutor, etc.

Observing etiquette is necessary. Etiquette can be characterized as a set of rules of conduct accepted by society in certain places and situations. For example, at celebrations at the table, observe the etiquette of eating: use cutlery, properly hold them, use napkins, and so on. Try starting small, and you’ll see how you start to like yourself more!

Interesting Facts

• In 1922, Emily Post wrote “Etiquette in Society, in Business, in Politics, and at Home,” which we strongly recommend to anyone trying to learn the rules of etiquette.
• Politeness is the best way to leave a good impression after meeting someone. This is confirmed by various social experiments.

How to Celebrate

Show your politeness more often on this day. National Common Courtesy Day is also a great excuse to learn the basic rules of etiquette and practice them.

Spread the word on social media. Let more people know about this day!

When is National Common Courtesy Day in 2025?

National Common Courtesy Day is observed on March 21 each year.

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