When I was a 2nd year college student in psychology at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines in Sta. Mesa, I remember being so excited with my Effective Speech class. My excitement was doubled by the challenge of my braggart classmate who dared me that whoever gets the highest mark for our speech in class will treat the winner for snacks. I gently replied by saying, okay. Honestly, I got excited more because of the free snacks.
My speech was composed by my brother Billy M. Dionisio who made a soul inspiring speech and it goes like this.....
ON GOOD MANNERS!
No sir, it is very much alive and it is here in the hearts of many a great man
If only all people in this world possess that one great trait in their hearts...
If despite all differences in conviction or race or creed or religion...
If only you and I will join hands toward the preservation of this one enormous treasure...
Then, undoubtedly, there will be peace, harmony, and understanding in this face of the earth.
You and I deserve the respect and dignity from our fellowmen.
Our country deserves the freedom and justice of human conduct.
The world deserves to be happy and the whole universe echoes for yearning and championing the cause of human right. And all of this boils down to one basic and fundamental thing, good manners!
Now, when I remember what my mother would usually tell me when I was a small kid, "Little boy do that, young boy do this.", I admit in all admiration that she has her point. She has always wanted me to discover one great simple thing- Good manners, the ultimate secret of success. That old reliable trait that has made me and has changed me, truly a man!
After I delivered my speech, I vividly recall the tumultuous applause by my classmates and the sweet and beautiful smile of my teacher. She even asked me if I made the speech. I said that it was my brother who composed it.
When it was time for my teacher to announce who gets the highest grade for the speech, everyone was anxious to find out because of the deal made by my classmate. Then I heard my teacher saying the name, Edgardo Dionisio. I felt happy and proud of myself because I was able to deliver it with justice according to the evaluation of my teacher. True to her word, my classmate treated me for snacks. I enjoyed it so much because it's free.
Looking back 24 years ago, I still remember my proud moment and still memorize all the lines in that speech. But is that really the most important part of my experience? Is that what matters most at this point of my life? I think that the message is loud and clear. That I have to show and share good manners to people around me. Was I able to display good manners all the time? Maybe yes or maybe no.
I have realized that if only all the people in this world would greatly show good manners, there will be peace, equality, justice, mercy, love, patience, forgiveness, and all other virtues that you can think of. Let us be reminded to share good manners whoever we are with and wherever we are. After all, this I believe will be our gateway to heaven.
Thank you my beloved brother for sharing this great speech. I am proud to say that this is the reason why you are very successful in life. You have always been a good example of a person who always shows good manners.
My speech was composed by my brother Billy M. Dionisio who made a soul inspiring speech and it goes like this.....
ON GOOD MANNERS!
When I was a small kid and the urge for fun and frolic was on me, my mother would usually tell me: Little boy don't do that, that's not good.Or perhaps: Young boy, next time this is what you should do. Almost everyday, those same bunch of do's and dont's.Those same soporific routine of words which have always disturbed me and stifled my childish curiousity.
One fine morning, as I walked through the thickly-peopled street going to school, I saw how a young boy escorted an old grandlady in crossing the street and the old woman was safe. On board a jeepney one late afternoon, I witnessed how a middle aged man offered his space for a seat to a young lady. And the man painstakingly clutched at the rear of the vehicle until we reached our destination. Small but priceless deeds of good manners. Now, who says that chivalry is dead.
No sir, it is very much alive and it is here in the hearts of many a great man
If only all people in this world possess that one great trait in their hearts...
If despite all differences in conviction or race or creed or religion...
If only you and I will join hands toward the preservation of this one enormous treasure...
Then, undoubtedly, there will be peace, harmony, and understanding in this face of the earth.
You and I deserve the respect and dignity from our fellowmen.
Our country deserves the freedom and justice of human conduct.
The world deserves to be happy and the whole universe echoes for yearning and championing the cause of human right. And all of this boils down to one basic and fundamental thing, good manners!
Now, when I remember what my mother would usually tell me when I was a small kid, "Little boy do that, young boy do this.", I admit in all admiration that she has her point. She has always wanted me to discover one great simple thing- Good manners, the ultimate secret of success. That old reliable trait that has made me and has changed me, truly a man!
After I delivered my speech, I vividly recall the tumultuous applause by my classmates and the sweet and beautiful smile of my teacher. She even asked me if I made the speech. I said that it was my brother who composed it.
When it was time for my teacher to announce who gets the highest grade for the speech, everyone was anxious to find out because of the deal made by my classmate. Then I heard my teacher saying the name, Edgardo Dionisio. I felt happy and proud of myself because I was able to deliver it with justice according to the evaluation of my teacher. True to her word, my classmate treated me for snacks. I enjoyed it so much because it's free.
Looking back 24 years ago, I still remember my proud moment and still memorize all the lines in that speech. But is that really the most important part of my experience? Is that what matters most at this point of my life? I think that the message is loud and clear. That I have to show and share good manners to people around me. Was I able to display good manners all the time? Maybe yes or maybe no.
I have realized that if only all the people in this world would greatly show good manners, there will be peace, equality, justice, mercy, love, patience, forgiveness, and all other virtues that you can think of. Let us be reminded to share good manners whoever we are with and wherever we are. After all, this I believe will be our gateway to heaven.
Thank you my beloved brother for sharing this great speech. I am proud to say that this is the reason why you are very successful in life. You have always been a good example of a person who always shows good manners.
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