Rangarao Lions Matric. Hr. Sec. School

Follow these principles to be Courteous

Always stand smart to attention in front of teachers and elders. Do not lounge with hands in the pockets.
Treat old people with respect and help them voluntarily.
It would be courteous to say, "Can I help you? " to any stranger who obviously does not know the way round or needs some help.
If a teacher or any adult drops anything, it is polite to pick it up and offer it to them.
If you are seated in a crowded bus and an old person gets in and finds no vacant seat, it is polite for you to stand up and offer yours.
Students should greet teachers and adults known to them, with respect with both hands saying 'vanakkam'.
When greeting people it is better to say "Good Morning", "Good afternoon" etc.,
If you have to cross any one in close, always say "Excuse Me".

When speaking to visitors in school. address a lady as 'Madam' and a gentleman as 'Sir'.
Chewing (Gum, Sweets, etc.,) in public is not polite and is forbidden in the class-room.
Cultivate the habit of quiet, controlled movement and speech.
If you did not hear properly what was said to you, say "I beg your pardon".
Say 'Thank you' for any service rendered to you.
Do not talk in the library, Consultations if any, should be in a whisper.
In the class or in the hall when the teacher or a speaker is talking to the class or to the Assembly, keep silent.
If you feel like coughing or sneezing in public, do it quietly into a hand kerchief. Refrain from doing it, if you can.