Politeness can and will improve your relationships with others, help to build respect and rapport, boost your self-esteem and confidence, and improve your communication skills.
Bullying can be harmful to your mental health, your self-esteem and your social relationships. People who bully often have low self-esteem. If you are being bullied or you know of someone who is being bullied, there are ways to stop it and places to go for advice and support.
Litter and graffiti are often the beginning of a slippery slope for crime and other anti-social behavior. Once a park starts to see these signs, fewer people are drawn to them, and it creates a space for unsavory activities.
Children need to learn to share so they can make and keep friends, play cooperatively, take turns, negotiate and cope with disappointment. Sharing teaches children about compromise and fairness. They learn that if we give a little to others, we can get some of what we want too.