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5 Common Courtesies That You Rarely See Anymore

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Agnes Scott chapter.

There are so many common courtesies that have been long forgotten or people just don’t care about anymore. These acts are so simple and barely take any energy to do, but people just don’t think about it.

 

1. Holding the door open for the person behind you.

This one is so simple! Just be aware if there is someone behind you and hold the door open, people.

2. Letting people walk out of the elevator before you get on.

I’m talking about the people in Bullock and Buttrick…that’s right…I’m talking about you.

3. Saying please and thank you.

If I see one more person get food from Mollies and not say please or thank you…

4. Taking your headphones out/getting off the phone when someone is serving you.

Why…like, just..why…

5. Stepping to one side of the escalator so people can walk up if they want to.

This one isn’t as popular, but it’s still important.

Elizabeth Wolfe

Agnes Scott '18

Elizabeth is the Co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of Her Campus Agnes Scott. As a Junior at Agnes Scott, she is majoring in English-Literature and Political Science with a focus on human rights. Currently, she is an intern for Atlanta's premier alt-weekly magazine Creative Loafing.