R-E-S-P-E-C-T find out what it means to me. (see below.)

Respect comes in many forms and often comes in unexpected places. Today, as I was finishing up my workout at the gym and heading over to the drinking fountain, something small and simple made the difference in my day. As I walked up to the fountain, I noticed a boy had beaten me too it. However, instead of insisting his right because he had reached the destination first, he backed up, motioning to me I had the right of way. Now, I don't know whether to call this respect, chivalry, or just manners, but whatever it was, it made me pause and think for a second. Perhaps i only thought about it because I'm a girl who is easily impressed by a boy with good manners. But what does that tell you? Obviously we are living in a world, or maybe just a time/city/school where the simple act of opening a door or telling someone something important in person rather than over text, is not a priority. By using proper manners, it shows others that you respect them and honor their company or friendship. Never fail to hold the door open, always look people in the eye, and give people common courtesy. It seems so simple, but I am constantly needing a reminder. I think if I constantly thought of others before myself, manners and respect would come naturally, right?  It's so simple to treat others with respect, there is no reason not to. I think that people, including myself, make judgements-whether good or bad-so quickly, that the simplest act, such as waiting a few seconds longer for the drinking fountain so another can go first, really makes the difference. Good Manners=Putting Others First=People Like You.  I've discovered that making other people happy is truly the key to finding our own happiness. I know it's a stretch, saying that manners can make you happy, but I think in some abstract way, that is a true statement. When you put other people first,  by showing them how important they are to you,  it makes them happy, right?  When you are around happy people, you then in turn become happy. Why? Because when you treat people how you would like to be treated, people do the same in return. The Golden rule is a terrific tool to help you decide what to do. Lets be honest, good manners are attractive. As the great Og Mandino put it "I seek constantly to improve my manners and graces, for they are the sugar to which all are attracted." To put it simply good manners make one more attractive, because they make people around them feel comfortable.