QUICK AND EASY EVERYDAY ETIQUETTE Be Friendly and Polite If you step outside your house try to be friendly. Even on miserable days when everything seems to be going wrong, forcing a smile has the potential to lift the mood of not only the person you’re looking at but yours as well. Be On Time Avoid being late for an appointment with anyone, whether its your doctor or your child. Being on time shows your respect for the other person. Be a Helper You don’t have to be a Boy Scout to help out your fellow citizen. Respect Others When you interact with other people, you need to respect them. Allow others to voice their opinions without argument. Respect their personal space as you would want others to respect yours. Old adage states: “If you don’t have anything nice to say, then don’t say anything” Let Others Go First If you can let others go first without awkwardness, then do it. This includes walking, standing in line, and driving. A woman with small children will appreciate getting through the checkout lane quickly, particularly if her children are hungry or bored. Hold Down the Noise This world has become too noisy, so try not to add to it. Keep your cell phone ringer volume as low as possible. Don’t honk at other drivers unless it’s to avoid an accident. Eat Politely Whether you brought your lunch or you’re eating out with friends, everyone appreciates good table manners that your parents should have taught you. Keep your elbows off the table, don’t talk with your mouth full, and avoid reaching across people to grab the saltshaker. Remove Your Hat The old remove-the-hat-indoors etiquette rule seems to have gone out the window, but there are still some guidelines that you’d be wise to follow. Being thankful When someone does something for you, or sends you a gift, thank the person with a handwritten note. It’s the least you can do for a person who has taken the time to think of you. Introduce People When you are in a situation where you’re the only person who knows the other parties, take the time to introduce them. Look at the person whose name you are saying, speak clearly, and if you’re in a social setting, find something the people have in common.
Posted on: Wed, 13 Nov 2013 11:03:28 +0000
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