Manners Matter

新禮貌運動Saying “please” and “thank you” makes a big difference 在職場上，有禮貌能造成巨大差異喔Being polite makes a big difference in the workplace by Ashley Dakin

Do nice guys finish last? Not according to one survey. Ninety-five percent of business executives say manners make a difference in the workplace. Manners can promote future success and even advance people’s careers. Employers like people who take time to practice courtesy and respect. The better people get along, the more work they can get done. On the other hand, when workers are rude and disrespectful, it slows down the team. So how can you mind your manners in the workplace? One way is to treat others as you would like to be treated. Try greeting your colleagues when you arrive at work instead of rushing to check your e-mail. Support your co-workers instead of complaining about them to others.

A positive, caring attitude affects your work performance and motivates others around you. Minding your manners helps make things easier for your boss and fellow co-workers. On top of that, it makes work more enjoyable for everyone!

Grammar
On top of that, it makes work more enjoyable for everyone!
top of something-the highest point of something
on top of- in addition to (very useful idiom, when several things to share, want to put something most you want to share on the last)
On top of that, it makes work more enjoyable for everyone.
*In addition to everything else, it makes work more enjoyable for everyone!
*Penny is so busy. She is a single mother who handles two part-time jobs and takes care of her sick grandmother, and on top of that-goes to class in the evenings.
*I didn't get much sleep last night. The neighbors were noisy, my dog wouldn't stop barking and on top of that, there was a mosquito in my room.

Vocabulary
executive-　主管，经理人，或是当形容词用“经营管理的”
*This project tests Sam's executive ability.　测试。。。经营管理的能力
*After years of hard work, Bob finally became a senior executive.高级主管
courtesy-礼貌，谦恭有礼，以礼相待。
*A good customer-service representative should always treat customers with courtesy.
*She didn't even have the courtesy to call me and say thank-you.
performance-表现。how well about your doing.
*Every employee's performance is evaluated by at least two different executives.　评估
*The circus performance amazed the whole audience.
promote-encourage to develop something.
career-long term job in specific area, which you do to make living.
disrespectfully- not being kind to other people.
mind your manners-be aware of your manners when you treat other people-be polite and show courtesy,
The golden rule: to treat others as you would like to be treated

Chat Room
manners-礼仪，礼貌
东西方对于礼让，有不同观点：东方人以为礼让是美德，等人停下来才表达，且言辞上也较婉转。西方人比较注重个人与独立思考能力的表达。在会议上，礼让会让人以为你没有话说，他们会一直说下去，或跳过你。