Courtesy and good manners .... post 18

We have touched on so much good stuff in previous blog posts which are part of courtesy and good manners. We think before we speak directly to each person making eye contact, audibly, with simple instructions, in a kind way ensuring that we are understood

Though we are giving an instruction we say 'please' which carries a kind yet firm, definite request with a positive intention. The 'thank you' which follows the attempt or achievement too has a kind voice intonation. Leading by example ( http://swimmingguidance.blogspot.com/2013/11/trust-lead-by-example.html post 15), consistently using 'please' and 'thank you' reflects our patience, self respect, shows respect and appreciation of the values we share. We take time to speak and to listen to each other. Such a positive environment for teaching and learning in and from each other

The manner in which we speak indicates the manner in which we wish to be spoken to. At times we might need to create awareness of this manner of speaking and the value it has outside of the teaching/learning of swimming environment. Good manners are never challenged or frowned upon, rather, on a social basis they indicate that one is a peer

Courtesy and good manners develops a fondness, confirms a trusting comfortable relationship, sets boundaries between us

When young children learn to say 'please' and 'thank you' this is a skill which encourages them to talk, to speak for themselves, to develop self confidence. Yet another life skill 

In each Swimming Guidance learn/teach skills Module you will see that interaction is friendly, comfortable, respectful. Even though you cannot hear it 'please' and 'thank you' are an integral part of verbal interaction

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AxY-lF8utA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAWP9JUXpAM
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