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Papa emphasizes the importance of manners and societal guidelines—small things like saying hello or respecting personal space—that foster community and human connection. He laments the decline of etiquette education, arguing that manners and civility are life skills that directly influence how much others enjoy being around us.
He advocates for deliberate practice in interpersonal skills, suggesting that kindness and etiquette aren’t just social niceties but foundational to human well-being. Building genuine relationships, nurturing friendships, and supporting each other's success give life more depth and happiness—a point he underscores with warm anecdotes about how friends' achievements bring him joy.