What you say is very important. When you speak to people, you should speak respectfully. For example, when you speak to someone who is older than you, you should say, Good morning, Miss_ or, Good afternoon Mr_.
You see, we should be polite, using words as please, thank you, etc. When you say something respectful, you will show others that you are a Christian which actually means Christlike. Paul was called this in Antioch because he was acting like Christ.
Speaking respectfully to those older, and even younger than you is what Christ would do. The Bible says, Never speak harshly to an older man, but appeal to him respectfully as you would to your own father. Talk to younger men as you would to your own brothers. 1 Timothy 5:1. Read more