The 15 Main Rules of Modern Etiquette
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Published 2018-02-16
Being well-versed in the basics is good and all, but there are lots of nuances that only a small number of people seem to know.
TIMESTAMPS
Never visit without calling first 0:22
Never leave an umbrella open to dry 1:19
Never put a handbag on your lap or your chair 1:55
Wear pants and a sweater at home 2:24
If a child lives in their own room, knock before entering 2:50
Ladies can wear their hat and gloves indoors 3:13
Don’t wear more than 13 accessories 3:52
Inviting someone to a restaurant means you pay 4:33
Don’t inconvenience people on an elevator 5:04
The most prestigious seat in a car is behind the driver 5:49
Face the people already sitting while going to your seat 6:25
Taboos for small talk: politics, religion, health, and money 7:19
Informality between strangers is forbidden 7:53
Discussing those who are absent is unacceptable 8:29
It's better to keep nine things secret 8:50
SUMMARY
- Don't ask for the Wi-Fi password.
- Take off your shoes before stepping on the hosts' lovely carpet.
- Don't explore bedrooms without permission.
- Don't raid the host’s fridge or help yourself to food without being offered.
- Don't bring your pet without asking first. I’m sure your chihuahua is the cutest thing ever, but somebody in the house may have a pet allergy.
- It's considered good manners to bring a gift if you’re invited to a party.
- Your open umbrella takes up a lot of space and could inconvenience other people. You should just close it and put it on an umbrella stand or a hook.
- A handbag or purse should be hung on the back of a chair or put on the floor if there isn't one.
- A robe and sleepwear are meant only for going to the bathroom in the morning and from the bathroom to the bedroom in the evening.
- As soon as your kids are in elementary school, ask permission before entering their room. This way, your children will do the same when coming into your bedroom.
- Women may leave their fashion hats on at weddings, lunches, or garden parties. They don't have to take their decorative hat off at religious services or at the movies either.
- If a woman invites a business partner to a restaurant, she pays. If someone says, "Let's go out to eat!" and everybody agrees, that means everyone pays for themselves.
- In a packed elevator, the people standing nearest to the doors are supposed to step outside at all the stops in order to let people exit.
- Wherever a woman decides to sit, the man should open her door for her and help her get out of the car.
- The rules of etiquette have decided that it’s worse to put your rear end in their face, so go to your seat while facing the other people sitting.
What other etiquette rules do you follow? Tell us in the comments below.
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All Comments (21)
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Are there any weird etiquette rules in your country? Here're really unexpected etiquette rules from different countries https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjN7Sp-DwQ4&t=4s
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“Respect your kids privacy” Try telling that to Indian parents 😂
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Also, hold the door for the person behind you If someone is walking behind you, hold the door open, don’t just let it slam in their face, its extremely rude
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If you are with a friend, don't chatter away on the phone with someone else.
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hanging your handbag on the back of a chair is a good way to get it stolen
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AVOID NEGATIVE CONVERSATIONS. TALK LESS, LISTEN MORE.
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Do not say "what" when someone is calling you say "yes?" It more respectful.
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I never call people after 9 p.m or before 10 a.m
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This is honestly a good guide for people who never met any other people before.
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Never ask who will be at the party. It sounds like the hostess is not important enough for you to go without knowing who is there
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“Knock before you enter your child’s room” lol tell it to Italian moms 🤣
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One more etiquette rule that I personaly think is needed is that To not be on your phone when someone's speaking to you
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Sorry, pajamas forever in my own home. If I’m expecting someone, I will dress accordingly. If not, I honestly won’t answer the door half the time.
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It’s rude for movie theaters to charge you such outrages prices,
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Polite or not I'm not going to stop sneaking food into the movie theaters because the price there is too expensive
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When you invite guests and expect them to take their shoes off in your house it is your duty to offer them slippers. When expecting guests make sure you have basic things like guest towel, soap and toilet paper in the guest bathroom. It is amazing how many people don't bother with this. And it doesn't cost much and is not hard!
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Please don't tell someone they gained weight or you look tired. It's insulting and insensitive.
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Never be ashamed to say "Thank you ", "sorry" and "please" because they might change the way the other person voews the situation at times...
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Dont talk with your mouth full, close your mouth when chewing, no elbows on the table, remember please and thank you and I cant think of anymore
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Don't wear heavy perfume or aftershave to the office or church or doctor's visits. The close contact could cause someone to have an allergic response.
