PREFACEIndia is a civilized country. And a civilized country needs civilized citizens. It is the students that turn to be good citizens. They are the pillars of nation; the future of our country. But now-a-days, we see that our students have gone strayed. We should guide them in a way they must turn to be good citizens. Hence, I thought of writing a book on etiquette and manners. In the book, right from the beginning to the end, tips on general etiquette and manners have been given. They are useful for all sections of society, viz. students, teachers, masters, servants, employees, guests, hosts, etc. Etiquette on lunch is mentioned. Manners of meeting and parting are enumerated. Our students and the youth must have common knowledge of etiquette and manners at least to this limit. This book is meant for the students of India. Its motto is to impart learning of general etiquette and manners to the students and the youth. Students and the youth are requested to go through all chapters one by one. Just read and repeat. Read them several times until all the tips are internalized. Just practice the manners and emulate them all. This will help you be so good and do some great. Though every care has been taken in publishing this book, inadvertent errors, if any, may please be brought to our notice. Comments and suggestions are most welcome. Hope, students will find this book a friend for all times. -Ram Nivas Kumar CONTENTS1.Introduction2.What is Etiquette3.Importance of Etiquette4.Conversation5.Polite Conversation6.Meetings7.Greetings8.How to Introduce 9.Entertainment10. Family Etiquette11. General Etiquette12. Business Manners13. Etiquette Related to Hospitality14. Etiquette in the Institution15. Other Etiquette and Manners COMMENTS OF THE NCERTComments of the NCERT on this book vide their letter No. F. 10-211 (A) / 2016- C&P (Part-4) dated 06/09/2016 are reproduced below: Shri Ram Nivas Kumar has written a book on etiquette and manners. The book titled Ëtiquette and Manners by Ram Nivas Kumar contains information about what is etiquette, importance of etiquette, styles of conversation, etiquette during meetings, ways of greeting with people, etiquette at working place etc. The book as a source of reading material for children on the etiquette may be kept in the libraries of schools. Sd/- 06.09.2016 (S. S. BISHT)UNDER SECRETARY N.C.E.R.T.About the AuthorThe author belongs to the knowledge city Nalanda. He has written several educational books. Most of them are dedicated to the students and the youth of India. His books are as such: 1. Art of Conversation : Easy To Learn 2. Personality Development : A Piece of Learning 3. Etiquette & Manners : Learn Like This (Approved by the NCERT, New Delhi)4. Dr. Rajendra Prasad : A Multi-Dimensional Statesman of India 5. Swami Vivekananda : His Teachings To All6. Manusmriti The Greatest Knowledge : Code Of Social Conduct7. 8. Learning of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam : An Impetus To The Youth and9. Atal The Invincible : A Grand Parliamentarian10. Teachings Of Srimad Bhagwat Purana : Deliverance Sri Pawan Dev Thakur11. A Practical Guide To Library Management 12. Learning On Happy And Healthy Married Life : A Guide To Married Couples 13. Simple Verbs Advanced Usages : A Love For English, and 14. Abhinandan The Real Hero : A Story On Indian Fighter Pilot. He is an M.A. in English, Library & Information Science, and Journalism & Mass Communication. He received his education from Patna, Nalanda, Madras (Chennai), Mysore, Meerut and Delhi. Also, he made a research on English Phonetics at self-study and received a letter of appreciation from the University of London, UK.
