Manners and Etiquette: The Best Rules to Follow

Date: 16-01-2013 11:41 am (11 years ago) | Author: uduak Sophia Monday
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- at 16-01-2013 11:41 AM (11 years ago)
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Stop annoying other by keeping your cell phone off the table, holding doors for people, and learn the proper rules of etiquette for every situation.



1. Wait for everyone to be served
If you're seated at a table with eight or fewer guests, wait for everyone to be served and for the hostess to begin eating before you dig in. At a long banquet table, it's OK to start when several people are seated and served.
2. Keep your things off the table
All things not having to do with food (and decoration) should remain off the table: keys, clutch bags, cigarette packs, sunglasses, BlackBerrys.
3. Don't text at the table
"If you're in a situation where you'd excuse yourself to go to the bathroom, you should also excuse yourself before reaching for your phone."
4. If you prefer not to have wine while dining out, don't turn your glass upside down
Don't make a big deal of saying you don't drink. Simply place your fingertips on the rim of the glass and say "Not today, thanks." This implies no judgment of those who wish to imbibe.
5. Practice good speakerphone manners
Don't use a speakerphone unless you're in your office and holding a meeting that's being attended by someone remotely. Alert the person you're speaking with that others are present, and close the door. FYI: Using a speakerphone at full volume to go through your voice mailbox is the definition of annoying.
6. Whoever arrives at a door first holds it for the next person
It doesn't matter the gender of either.


7. Don't microwave stinky foods in the shared lunchroom. (Come on.)
8. At the airport, don't crowd the boarding area
And once on board, stow your stuff and get out of the aisle quickly. When claiming your baggage don't crowd the carousel. Step forward only when you see your bag.
9. Let people off the elevator and hold the doors for others before you board
10. If all you have to say in your e-mail reply is "Thanks!" refrain from sending it.
You're just clogging an inbox.
11. Keep your cell phone out of the conversation
When talking to someone in person, don't glance down at your cell phone to see who's trying to reach you.
12. Be polite in e-mail
Things not to do when e-mailing: shout in all caps, use colored fonts or clip-art emoticons, attach large files, forward an e-mail unless appropriate.
13. Respect the text
Work e-mails can be sent anytime, but business texts should be restricted to one hour before the start of the workday to two hours after it ends, according to The Modern Gentleman.


Posted: at 16-01-2013 11:41 AM (11 years ago) | Addicted Hero
- cadanre at 16-01-2013 12:14 PM (11 years ago)
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How much would I get if I comment on this?

Posted: at 16-01-2013 12:14 PM (11 years ago) | Hero
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- Geopet at 16-01-2013 12:25 PM (11 years ago)
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Make sense!
Posted: at 16-01-2013 12:25 PM (11 years ago) | Newbie
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- chicco77 at 16-01-2013 12:30 PM (11 years ago)
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ok
Posted: at 16-01-2013 12:30 PM (11 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- ezchusa at 16-01-2013 12:34 PM (11 years ago)
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I would have just said thanks but your number 10 stopped me from doing so, hmmm! Dont know what to say now. Hehehehe

Posted: at 16-01-2013 12:34 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- osamabinladin at 16-01-2013 12:37 PM (11 years ago)
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Alright !
Posted: at 16-01-2013 12:37 PM (11 years ago) | Hero
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- deboalabi262 at 16-01-2013 12:54 PM (11 years ago)
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 Lips Sealed Lips Sealed Lips Sealed

Posted: at 16-01-2013 12:54 PM (11 years ago) | Hero
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- tanglefree at 16-01-2013 01:07 PM (11 years ago)
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Thanks Sophie, especially for number 4

You cant imagine how some ladies would shout out in public gathering about not taking alcohol.

I think your way is a better way of saying it.
Posted: at 16-01-2013 01:07 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- sophiebaby at 16-01-2013 01:21 PM (11 years ago)
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 Cheesy

Posted: at 16-01-2013 01:21 PM (11 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- Bettygirls at 16-01-2013 01:28 PM (11 years ago)
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good to know
Posted: at 16-01-2013 01:28 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Ibinsgirl at 16-01-2013 01:36 PM (11 years ago)
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Whatever! Hw many of this rule ur girlfrd practice.
Posted: at 16-01-2013 01:36 PM (11 years ago) | Upcoming
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- HOPEA23 at 16-01-2013 02:02 PM (11 years ago)
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Everything is always about the women  Roll Eyes Roll Eyes smh

Posted: at 16-01-2013 02:02 PM (11 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- ela214 at 16-01-2013 02:21 PM (11 years ago)
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 Lips Sealed Lips Sealed
Posted: at 16-01-2013 02:21 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- sophiebaby at 16-01-2013 02:35 PM (11 years ago)
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Your napkin is there for you to dab your mouth only. Do not use it to wipe off lipstick or (God forbid) blow your nose.

Posted: at 16-01-2013 02:35 PM (11 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- sophiebaby at 16-01-2013 02:37 PM (11 years ago)
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Quote from: HOPEA23 on 16-01-2013 02:02 PM
Everything is always about the women  Roll Eyes Roll Eyes smh

Allow your food to cool on its own...never blow on anything.

Posted: at 16-01-2013 02:37 PM (11 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- paulohking at 16-01-2013 02:59 PM (11 years ago)
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 Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes
Posted: at 16-01-2013 02:59 PM (11 years ago) | Hero
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- paulohking at 16-01-2013 03:17 PM (11 years ago)
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whatever!!!  Angry
Posted: at 16-01-2013 03:17 PM (11 years ago) | Hero
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- sophiebaby at 16-01-2013 03:18 PM (11 years ago)
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 Grin

Posted: at 16-01-2013 03:18 PM (11 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- Idbabe at 16-01-2013 03:26 PM (11 years ago)
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Quote from: cadanre on 16-01-2013 12:14 PM
How much would I get if I comment on this?

U will get a clean slap
Posted: at 16-01-2013 03:26 PM (11 years ago) | Hero
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- sophiebaby at 16-01-2013 03:27 PM (11 years ago)
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hmmm

Posted: at 16-01-2013 03:27 PM (11 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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