Simple tips to teenagers.

As you enter teenage and start exploring the world, on your terms (to an extent), make extra effort to learn etiquette that will take you far in life.

Learn to express yourself:

Now that you have crossed childhood and entered teenage, it is the time to develop your communication skills, your character, and gain the confidence to achieve the goal in your life. Expressing yourself verbally is crucial as the way you communicate will be evaluated by your future friends, employers and others you meet. In a party or social do, get up and exchange pleasantries with people around you.

Reply promptly to email:

You should answer emails quickly-not spam mails. Most of the successful people including business honchos and state heads do that. It shows that you are a responsible person who values others’ time and effort. Also send thank-you notes on mail after you have attended an event and enjoyed it. And spell check your copy before hitting send.

Be enthusiastic about your work:

Cheerful and happy people are liked and appreciated in classrooms and later in life at workplaces too. A grouchy, unsmiling face does not win friends or popularity. Have a positive attitude towards life and the work you are doing at the moment, be it your holiday homework or the upcoming sports event.

Make an effort with grooming:

This doesn’t mean you have to spend hours before the mirror. But a clean and polished appearance is a must. Trim your nails, clean your hair and feet and wear a mild fragrance or deo to look fresh and tidy.

Have compassion for your helpers:

Do you avoid making contact with drivers and servers? Not done! When they give you the bill or talk to you, look them in the eye and say thanks. Your effort will be appreciated!

Listen to others:

Everyone (almost) loves talking about themselves which is fine. However, when you are conversing with others, make sure you listen to them equally well and don’t talk about yourself all the time. A great listener is liked and appreciated by all.

Stand up straight:

Keeping your shoulders straight and walking confidently creates a good first impression. Also, look straight ahead when entering the room at an event. Do stand up when one of your friend’s parent or grandparent walks into the room where you are socialising-get up, smile and give a cheerful greeting.