Company

SamMr. Salsich
8th Grade English
10/4/09
Second Draft For Grade

Company

I believe, that manners and respect should be shown for both company and anybody else you confront. In the book to Kill A Mocking Bird , the author Harper Lee, demonstrates my point in a scene when Calpurnia, the Finch's cook demands respect toward a guest. Throughout my childhood I always remember being told by my parents to be respectful and use manners when I went over somebody's house. These rules were usually aimed towards an adult, but whenever we had company over I was always told to be a good host and make sure the company was comfortable.

SD#1- When Scout, the host, commented to Walter, her guest, about drowning his lunch in molasses the cook shot dagger eyes at her. .CM- For example, Calpurnia told Scout, "That boy's yo' comp'ny and if he wants to eat up the tablecloth you let him, you hear?"CM- Calpurnia also tells Scout firmly that it doesn't matter who the company is and to stop acting like she is so high and mighty. To me this means company is company. No one is better than anybody else, no matter who they are. Treat the company with respect and good hospitality so they feel welcomed. SD#2- Calpurnia has another point about how some people don't have the luxury to eat like they do, and that Scout has no right to contradict them at the table.CM- To me this means Scout has no right to judge how their company acts when her actions are not perfect either.CM- However, Calpurnia also tells Scout that proper manners when a guest is over are needed, even when their manners are in question.

TS-A similar situation in my life that relates to Scout's company is a few years ago when the nastiest babysitter in the world was over, Sue. SD#1- When we were eating sloppy joes, she would have a river of sauce and meat gushing down her chin, and the noise she made was like a pig inhaling food. CM- When the babysitter was busy stuffing her mouth, I couldn't help but shoot a glare of distaste her way. CM- Even though she was eating like a pig it was not my place to judge her because, I, too, at times eat like a pig but, I never eat like a pig in front of others. SD#2-To show how Scout feels about Walter she exclaims, "He ain't company, Cal, he's just a Cunningham". I can relate to how Scout feels about Walter from my babysitter experience with Sue. CM- It reminds me of the quote "every person puts their pants on the same way, one leg at a time". This means everybody is the same, and it was not right for Scout to be rude to the company just because he is poor. It was not right for me to show dislike to Sue just because of her eating habits. CM- It is unfortunate that people like to make people feel less of themselves due to their lack of money or education.

If you want your company to have a good time you must treat them with respect and always be at their service to ensure that they are comfortable. Without giving the company respect and making them feel uncomfortable, they will never want to come over your house again. Basically, the major rule of thumb is to treat others how you want to be treated. Never let status get in the way as far as treating someone with respect.