Unit3WhateverHappenedtoManners课文翻译综合教程1.docVIP

Unit 3 Whatever Happened to Manners? ??? Do you remember a time when people were a little nicer, a little softer, a little gentler with each other? I certainly do, and I feel that much of the world has somehow gotten away from that. I see such a difference in New York City, for example, from when I first moved here more than 20 years ago: people rushing into elevators without giving those inside a chance to get off first, never saying Thank you. when others hold a door open for them, or Please. when they want a coworker to hand them something, never giving a wave or nod of appreciation when another motorist lets them pull out into traffic. ??? We get lazy, and in our laziness we think that something like a simple Thank you. doesnt really matter. But it can matter very much. The fact is that no matter how nicely we dress, how beautifully we decorate our homes, or how lovely our dinner parties are, we cant be truly stylish without good manners. ??? In fact, I think of good manners as a sort of hidden beauty secret. Havent you noticed that the kindest, most generous people seem to keep getting prettier? They become Cary Grant or Lauren Bacall right before our eyes. Its funny how that happens, but it does. ? ?? Take the long-lost art of saying Thank you. Like wearing a little lipstick or making sure your hair is neat, getting into the habit of saying Thank you. can make you feel better about yourself, and then you look better to everyone around you. A gracious manner not only sets an excellent example for your children and grandchildren but it adds priceless panache to your image. ? ?? Positive Thanking ??? Of course, saying Thank you. does wonders for the person on the receiving end too. I recently got a thank-you note from a guest who attended a 40th birthday party that Frank and I hosted for Franks daughter-in-law. The note was lovely enough, but even lovelier was the fact that the guest had also included a recipe for a dish Id complimented her on at an earlier