Ok, right off the bat I will freely admit, this content is “stolen” from the interwebs. The term “class act” caught my eye, so I had to check it out. That was a common phrase “back in my day”, but I cannot recall the last time I ever heard it. Maybe because nowadays our society celebrates “CRASS acts”, and not CLASS acts. I’m looking at you Kardashians and “Real Housewives”… Anyhow, I think this list below is a good primer, a blueprint if you will, to direct us to be generally better people. Just imagine what our world would look like if HALF the people did even HALF the things on this list?!?In these days of everyone being out for themselves, a little decency, decorum and yes, class, would go a long way. I wish I could say that I do all these things, but like most of us, I am a work in progress. There are certainly several of these things that are ingrained in me, that I do without even thinking about it, but a number of them I do not, or have not done in a while. Anyhow, without further delay here is a brilliant instructional to being a Class Act. (I give credit to Budget Savvy Travelers @thebstravelers for this content – I don’t know if it is their original work or not, but that is who I lifted it from)
Want to be remembered as a classy SOB? Here are 25 ways to elevate everyday life:
1️⃣ Say hello first – Brighten someone’s day with a warm greeting.
2️⃣ Use and remember names – It shows respect and attentiveness.
3️⃣ Hold doors – Small gestures leave a big impact.
4️⃣ Let people merge in traffic – Courtesy goes a long way. Don’t stress over a few seconds.
5️⃣ Write thank-you notes – Handwritten is classy and memorable.
6️⃣ Don’t bad-mouth others – Integrity speaks louder than gossip.
7️⃣ Compliment behind backs – Spread goodwill silently.
8️⃣ Pick up trash – Leave every space better than you found it.
9️⃣ Dress appropriately – Context matters more than style.
🔟 Be on time – Respect others’ time as much as your own.
1️⃣1️⃣ Be a generous listener – Let others shine in conversation.
1️⃣2️⃣ Return things better than you received them – Small acts of care matter.
1️⃣3️⃣ Say “excuse me” & “sorry” sincerely – Without excuses.
1️⃣4️⃣ Tip generously – Show appreciation for service.
1️⃣5️⃣ Put your phone away – Give full attention in conversations.
1️⃣6️⃣ Keep your word – Reliability builds trust.
1️⃣7️⃣ Don’t overshare – Practice discretion.
1️⃣8️⃣ Give credit freely – Let others take the spotlight when deserved.
1️⃣9️⃣ Act with dignity in loss – Grace under pressure is unforgettable.
2️⃣0️⃣ Give people an out – Let others save face.
2️⃣1️⃣ Acknowledge service workers – See their humanity, not just the job.
2️⃣2️⃣ Keep complaints private & proportionate – Handle issues calmly.
2️⃣3️⃣ Don’t correct unnecessarily – Preserve dignity over ego.
2️⃣4️⃣ Don’t brag – Confidence doesn’t need showboating.
2️⃣5️⃣ Act like a host everywhere – Make people feel welcome and at ease.
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The Boring Old Man 