Rules of etiquette. ⇐ General

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30 modern rules of etiquette
In fact, the basics of etiquette are quite simple. This is culture of speech, basic politeness, neat appearance and the ability to manage your emotions.
If you say the phrase: “I invite you,” this means you pay. Another formulation: “Let’s go to a restaurant,” - in this case, everyone pays for themselves, and only if the man himself offers to pay for the woman, can she agree. Never come to visit without calling. If you are visited without warning, you can afford to wear a robe and curlers. One British lady said that when uninvited guests appear, she always puts on shoes, a hat and takes an umbrella. If a person is pleasant to her, she will exclaim: “Oh, how lucky, I just came!” If it’s unpleasant: “Oh, what a pity, I have to leave.” Do not place your smartphone on a table in public places. By doing this, you show how important a role your communication device plays in your life and how much you are not interested in the annoying chatter going on around you. At any moment you are ready to leave useless conversations and once again check your Instagram feed, answer an important call or get distracted to find out what fifteen new levels have been released in Angry Birds. You should not invite a girl on a date and communicate with her via SMS messages. A man never carries a woman's bag. And he takes a woman’s coat only to carry it to the locker room. If you are walking with someone and your companion says hello to a stranger, you should say hello too. Many people believe that sushi can only be eaten with chopsticks. However, this is not entirely correct. Men, unlike women, can eat sushi with their hands. Shoes should ALWAYS be clean. Don't make idle chatter on the phone. If you need an intimate conversation, it is better to meet with a friend face to face. If you are insulted, you should not respond with similar rudeness, and, moreover, raise your voice at the person who insulted you. Don't stoop to his level. Smile and politely move away from the ill-mannered interlocutor. On the street, a man should walk to the left of a woman. Only military personnel can walk on the right and must be ready to perform a military salute. Drivers should remember that spraying mud at passers-by in cold blood is blatant incivility. A woman may wear her hat and gloves indoors, but not her cap and mittens. Nine things should be kept secret: age, wealth, a gap in the house, prayer, the composition of a medicine, a love affair, a gift, honor and dishonor. When you come to the cinema, theater, or concert, you should go to your seats only facing those sitting. The man goes first. A man always enters a restaurant first, the main reason is that based on this sign, the head waiter has the right to draw conclusions about who is the initiator of coming to the establishment and who will pay. If a large group arrives, the person who invited you to the restaurant enters first and pays. But if a doorman meets visitors at the entrance, the man must let the woman through first. After which the gentleman finds empty seats. You should never touch a woman without her desire, take her by the arm, touch her during a conversation, push her or take her by the arm above the elbow, except when you are helping her get on or off a vehicle, or cross the street. . If someone calls you impolitely (for example: “Hey, you!”), you should not respond to this call. However, there is no need to lecture or educate others during a short meeting. It is better to teach a lesson in etiquette by example. The golden rule when using perfume is moderation. If in the evening you smell your perfume, know that everyone else has already suffocated. A well-mannered man will NEVER ALLOW himself to fail to show due respect to a woman. In the presence of a woman, men smoke only with her permission. Whoever you are - a director, an academician, an elderly woman or a schoolboy - when entering the room, say hello first. Maintain confidentiality of correspondence. Parents should not read letters intended for their children. Spouses should do the same towards each other. Anyone who rummages through the pockets of loved ones in search of notes or letters is acting extremely rudely. Don't try to keep up with fashion. It's better to look unfashionable but good than fashionable and bad. If after an apology you are forgiven, you should not return to the offensive issue and ask for forgiveness again, just do not repeat such mistakes. Laughing too loudly, communicating noisily, or staring at people is offensive. Don't forget to thank your loved ones, relatives and friends. Their kind deeds and willingness to offer their help are not an obligation, but an expression of feelings worthy of gratitude. PS, if someone has something to add, then add it. Comment))))