Here are some etiquette rules of the past.
How many of these do you follow?
How many could you implement to be a more ‘proper’ person?
1. Don’t say “what?” — say “pardon me?” instead.
2. Men always walk on the street side of the sidewalk to protect women
from splashes.
3. Never wear a hat indoors, especially at the dinner table.
4. Women should always wear gloves when leaving the house.
5. Don’t talk to someone while wearing sunglasses.
6. A lady must never cross her legs — only her ankles.
7. Never call someone by their first name unless invited to do so.
8. Children should stand when an adult enters the room.
9. Do not clink glasses when toasting — simply raise them.
10. Men should rise when a lady enters or leaves the room.
11. Never discuss money, politics, or religion at the dinner table.
12. Always address people by their title and surname (e.g., Dr. Smith).
13. Do not eat anything with your fingers — even fruit.
14. It’s rude for women to refuse a dance if asked.
15. Never chew gum in public.
16. Do not speak until spoken to at formal gatherings.
17. A lady should never pour her own tea — a gentleman should do it.
18. Avoid using slang or contractions in polite company.
19. Always send a handwritten thank-you note.
20. Never place your elbows on the table.
21. Do not point at people or things.
22. Ladies should avoid wearing black unless in mourning.
23. Men must always open doors for women.
24. A proper lady should never raise her voice.
25. Don’t whistle indoors.
26. Never leave the table before the host or hostess.
27. Do not turn your back on someone while leaving a room.
28. Handshakes should only be initiated by the higher-status person.
29. Children should never interrupt adult conversations.
30. Always walk quietly and avoid dragging your feet.
What people are saying:
Nice message – short and sweet. Yes, we do need more compassion. Yesterday I was at a lab where there was no compassion practiced to me by members of the male population. There were no seats available for me and I was standing with my cane and not one man got up to offer me a seat. It was a lady who did. Where is the compassion?
— Dawn Clarke
Köszönöm megint az értesítést, a tájékoztatót a nagyon-nagyon hasznos hivatásodról!
— Leila
Yes! It is the National Anthem of Canada. That is respectful. So, I would rather say: Let’s sing our National Anthem, rather than Let’s sing ” O Canada”.
—Erik Gero
Excellent reminder. It also brings to mind the way people walk up and down in Church during the prayer time. They enter while the prayer is going on etc. Where is the etiquette in people doing these things?
Igen Aporkám, az együttérzés megnyit egy új csatornát az emberi kapcsolatokban.
Együtt érezni valakivel annyi, hogy nem bántjuk, próbáljuk megérteni és lehet?ségeink szerint segítségére lenni.
Aki már megtapasztalta az együttérzés örömét, az bizonyára tovább is adja, tehát ez mindenképpen kamatozik.
Nem lenne zendülés, forradalmak, háborúk, mert az együttérzés ezeket törölné.
Mit tehetünk? Mikroklímákban gyakorolni ezt a felemel? érzést.
— Péter
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