ENCOURAGING
Definitions: (1) inspiring with courage, hope, and confidence; inspiriting; (2) generating positive anticipation for success; spurring on; stimulating
Synonyms: animating, cheering, emboldening, heartening
Quotes: A pat on the back is only a few vertebrae removed from a kick in the pants, but is miles ahead in results. — Ella Wheeler Wilcox (1850-1919) American author and poet
Note: Nonetheless, sometimes one does need a kick in the butt – as hard as necessary; as gently as possible.
Ah, Hope! what would life be, stripped of thy encouraging smiles, that teach us to look behind the dark clouds of today, for the golden beams that are to gild the morrow. — Susanna Moodie (1803-1885) English-born Canadian author
Celebrated: USA Day on Encouragement is on September 12th.
ETIQUETTE
Definition: the forms, manners, and ceremonies established by convention as acceptable or required in society, in a profession, or in official life; mannerly; (2) an appreciation of superior thought or behavior
Quotes: Nothing is less important than which fork you use. Etiquette is the science of living. It embraces everything. It is ethics. It is honor. — Emily Post (1872-1960) American author
Emotional intelligence is your ability to recognize and understand emotions in yourself and others, and your ability to use this awareness to manage your behavior and relationships. — Dr. Travis Bradberry (1976-) American author
Comment: This is one of the qualities that involves the doing as well as the not doing. Etiquette includes not doing certain things in public as well as doing other things when appropriate. Knowing what is appropriate is the whole trick.
Celebrated: USA Etiquette week is the 2nd week of May