Having good manners means being polite and thoughtful to others. Saying a simple please and thank you are examples of good manners. Holding a door open for someone is very polite. Practicing good table manners is being thoughtful. Some good table manners would include placing your napkin on your lap, asking someone to please pass something you would like, and eating neatly. Giving someone a sincere compliment and graciously accepting a compliment by saying thank you are more ways to show good manners. Using good manners is a way to show respect for others and an example of The Golden Rule!