Courtesy and happiness of the XVI century: Councils of Erasmus

Apparently, the state of happiness of people interested in starting from the moment they are fully aware of its existence. On this notion pondered the great philosophers and scientists. Each of them has its own list of rules to follow which, in their opinion, had to make a man happy.

Since the drafting of the rules Erasmus has been almost 500 years. They are not so complicated and ornate, like modern lists, but the essence has not changed even after five centuries.

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Erasmus (1469-1536 gg.) - the largest of the Northern Renaissance scholar, nicknamed "the prince of humanists", linguist, scholar, satirist and educator.

In his book, «A Handbook on Good Manners for Children» (About breeding morals of children), Written in 1500, Erasmus gives 7 tips on how to behave in society. According to him, if to raise a child properly, it will increase not only the well-bred, but also happy.

1. Do not gossip.

2. Do not tell stories with a bad ending.

3. Do not brag.

4. Do not engage in self-promotion.

5. Do not always try to win the argument.

6. Do not interrupt other people when they tell.

7. Do not be too curious.

If all comply with at least some of these tips will certainly be in the society would be much more pleasant and possibly in crowded offices, as there would be no conflict and nervous breakdowns.

Looking at the behavior of children in Thailand, I realized that the problem is not only in education and culture, but also in genetics. There, do not cry, do not stomp your feet, do not require and do not roll on the floor in hysterics. Parents and children are in perfect harmony, always friendly and smiling. I understand that most people are Buddhist, and they simply have not taken such a violent behavior and the expression of negativity. At the same time, their positive emotions they expressed very loudly and clearly - laughter can be heard a kilometer away!

Judging by the number is constantly screaming and something requiring children and the same forever disgruntled adults on the streets of our cities, our ancestors had too little interest in good education. And the standard of living, economic and social problems there is absolutely nothing to do with.

What would you add to this list of good manners?