The manners that you show should not be dictated by the mood that you are in. Politeness and common courtesy are social graces that should always be shown, whether you are in a good mood or a bad one. Those who can not control their emotions and who let their mood dictate their manners are showing emotional immaturity. Adults are expected to be polite and courteous to one another regardless of their mood. Too often today there are cases of road rage, physical assaults, and other issues that result from ill tempers and bad moods. It is easy to get distracted and develop a me first mentality in the modern world but this should be avoided at all costs. Everyone needs to make the extra effort to treat others with courtesy and respect, using good manners even when they are having a bad day.

Sometimes it can be difficult to use the best manners when things are not going your way and you are in a bad mood, but this is when good manners are especially important. We are all part of the human race, and our conscious and manners are what sets us apart from the animals and lower life forms. As a civilized society good manners are very important, and we all have bad days and bad moods at times. Being polite and respectful no matter what your mood is will help ensure that you treat everyone else the way that you expect to be treated, and you will gain respect and admiration as a result.