The 25 Rules of Considerate Behavior

by Dr. P.M. Forni, Author of "Choosing Civility: The Twenty-Five Rules of Considerate Behavior"

1. Pay Attention                                   16.     Apologize Earnestly

2.  Acknowledge Others                       17.     Assert Yourself

3.  Think the Best                                 18.     Avoid Personal Questions

4.  Listen                                              19.     Care for Your Guests

5.  Be Inclusive                                     20.     Be a Considerate Guest

6.  Speak Kindly                                   21.     Think Twice Before Asking for favors

7.  Don’t Speak Ill                                 22.     Refrain from Idle Complaints

8.  Accept & Give Praise                       23.     Accept and Give Constructive

                                                                        Criticism

9.  Respect Even a Subtle “No”           

                                                             24.     Respect the Environment and Be

10. Respect Others’ Opinions                         Gentle to Animals 

11. Mind Your Body                              25.     Don’t Shift Responsibility and Blame

         

12. Be Agreeable  

                    

13. Keep it Down

     (and Rediscover Silence)

14.  Respect Other People’s Time

15. Respect Other People’s  Space