When George Washington was a teenager, he wanted to make a good impression on his elders. Good manners were important to him.
That’s what Washington’s rules of civility and decent behavior reflect. The rules are about focusing on other people, instead of just thinking of our own narrow self-interest. In addition, they’re about being willing to make small sacrifices for the sake of living in a community and getting along well with others.
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