Respect Towards Family

Being Polite .Say "please" and "thank you.In a family situation, it's easy to forget that, though and leave off the niceties. Try to always remember to say "please," "thank you," and "excuse me" when appropriate, even to family members.^[1

Watch your tone.It's important to pay attention to the tone you're using when talking to family members.


Support your family members' interests. Everyone needs some kind of hobby or outlet, and it's often different for each member of a family.

Be responsible for your own mess. One way to be respectful and polite is to clean up after yourself. If you leave a mess for someone else to clean, that shows you don't respect his or her time.

Be present when talking. Truly listen to what the other person is saying. One way to physically show that you are listening is to stop doing anything else you are doing.