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Hold the Door Open for Someone
Holding the door open for someone is something they just do in old movies, right? Guess again. Holding the door open is a polite and thoughtful act you can easily do for your family, friends and even strangers, every day. Whether you’re at school, the grocery story, at work, or at home, those around you will certainly appreciate your good manners.
Benefits
How you treat others can also say a lot about you as a person. If actions really do speak louder than words, what are you telling others about yourself? Besides, everyone appreciates a polite act, like having a door held open for them. Hold a door open for someone and give them a smile. A small gesture on your part, like holding the door open for someone, will certainly brighten their day and may even turn around a bad mood.
Step It Up
Go out of your way whenever you can to hold a door open for others. If you are about to enter a door, and you notice that there are people behind you, hold the door open for them until all of them are inside.
Keep It Simple
Remember to hold the door open for others whenever the occasion arises.
Related Resources
- Here are some tips on opening doors for others.
- Visit LiveStrong.com to read about the benefits of good manners.
Comments
It is easy but give a great influence to start of act of kindness! Really.
Posted 11 months ago by H. Syarhan, MD.,MM from Tasikmalaya
I taught my son to do this as a youngster, now as a typically-dressed teen, it takes some people aback.
Posted 10 months ago by Doug B from Denver, Colorado
I hold the door for prople all the time...it aggravates me that they don't acknowledge me, as I am not a doorman but a courteous member of society.
Posted 10 months ago by Richard Swift from North Carolina
You are supposed to do this and it bothers me that some people think its not.
Posted 9 months ago by Ana from NY
Golly, doesn't everyone do this already?
Posted 9 months ago by Charlie from England
Richard S. The whole point of random acts of kindness is not to expect reward when you do it. Trust me, they do notice, but most people are very busy to say anything.
Posted 8 months ago by lils from over the rainbow
I have done this for years, and our kids picked up the habit just watching it from the wings. Niceness can be contagious!
Posted 7 months ago by Fred from Pennsylvania
I've been holding doors since I was a teenager. It's just automatic. I like to see the smiles and I feel like someone else may do the same for others. I've had door slammed in my face and I know the person knew I was behind them. I don't get mad I just keep holding doors anyway.
Posted 5 months ago by Sharon Prater from Columbus Ohio
I always say Thank You, as well as holding the door open for others. It makes me feel good. Never do something because you expect something from someone else. Little things still mean a lot.
Posted 3 months ago by Sonia from Charlotte, NC