"The 25 Rules of Considerate Conduct"

1. Pay attention

2. Acknowledge others

3. Think the best

4. Listen

5. Be inclusive

6. Speak kindly

7. Don't speak ill

8. Accept and give praise

9. Respect even a subtle "NO"

10. Respect others opinion

11. Mind your body

12. Be agreeable

13.Keep it down (and rediscover silence)

14. Respect other people's time

15. Respect other people's time

16. Apologize earnestly

17. Assert yourself

18. Avoid personal questions

19. Care for your guests

20. Be a considerate guest

21. Think twice before asking favors

22. Refrain from idle complaints

23. Accept and give constructive criticisms

24. Respect the environment and be gentle to animals

25. Don't shift responsibility and blame

~excerpt from CHOOSING CIVILITY: THE 25 RULES OF CONSIDERATE CONDUCT by P.M.Forni