13 important rules of etiquette that you might not know
All of us from childhood instilled good manners. Someone just taught to hold a fork and a spoon in the right hand, and some even know how to behave on secular reception. Offer to meet with several important rules of etiquette about which know not all our fellow citizens that claim to be people with good manners.
Many of us sit in the transport and cafes, putting the bags on his knees. The other extreme is to take the Luggage a nearby seat. Europe decided to put handbags on the floor at his feet. Small clutch bag can put next to him, and all that bigger — is placed on the floor or hung on the back of a chair.
Of course, in Europe, putting the bag on the floor in the bus, you can be sure that it will remain clean. In our reality a little hard to believe that even knowing this rule, people will use it in a public place. But, anyway, this rule of etiquette exists.
We were taught that when entering the room must remove the headpiece. But in fact, this rule of etiquette is not so critical and has options. If you are a lady and in the morning I spent half an hour in front of the mirror to effectively arrange stylish hat, it would be silly to remove it at the cafe or establishment.
Remove the headpiece you need if you plan to stay anywhere for a long time or where it will disturb others, for example, in the theater. But if you have a warm winter cap, then it is better to remove as well, and mittens or gloves.
In film and theater we used to go to his place for a number of face-to-already seated. But this rule is not valid in some European countries, like France. In this country, if you move a face-to-sitting, you'll become an ill-mannered person infringing upon someone else's personal space.
It also refers to travel in the Elevator — in many countries, being in the cockpit with other people, it is OK to turn my back on them, not to cause them discomfort. This behavior in European countries is not perceived as disrespectful, so we can safely turn to the audience near strangers ass.
Zealous spirits and toilet water not necessary, as the strong smell can irritate others. There is a simple rule of action — if by the evening you still can clearly feel the smell of your perfume, it means that you've poured on too much and someone close to you berates himself for sure.
If you are in Japan, then, in principle, free to eat sushi in the restaurant as you see fit — with chopsticks, fork or spoon. But still correct from the point of view of international etiquette, is still using the chopsticks. If you find it difficult to handle these exotic devices, ask the waiter to bring a set for a beginner with the sticks, United together for convenience.
But eating sushi has one little secret and it refers exclusively to men. In Japan, men are not forbidden to take sushi with your hands, even in the most that neither is a decent company. This applies to other dishes of traditional Japanese cuisine. Yes, there are other important regulations of the land.
If during communication with a person or feast your smartphone is on the table and you from time to time, it distracted, it is a sign of disrespect to the audience. Thus you show that you have better things to do than chat with them or you in this company interesting. A communication device should not be more interesting for you than the people who are with you at the table.
The rule of etiquette which requires men everywhere to pass the lady forward has long been revised. It is now customary when climbing stairs, if there is no possibility to walk, to skip ahead a woman and going down — on the contrary, lead. This is a logical definition — if a companion starts to fall, the man has to land.
Also do not need to skip forward women at the entrance to the Elevator. But when you exit the ladies need to skip forward. This is due to the fact that the Elevator is considered a high-risk area.
Worldwide, the rule according to which the man next to the lady has to go to the left. It happened historically, back in the days when men carried weapons. Sword, sword or dagger worn on the left side of the belt, don't beat a woman's legs just in case, if you go to the left of it.
Before this rule was howling internally, but for now just preserved as a tradition and is considered a sign of good parenting. But for the military made an exception man in uniform may be on the right, to be able, if necessary, without interference to perform the military salute — salute.
Today, many women's favorite topic of conversation — a healthy lifestyle, fitness and keeping yourself in perfect shape. But such talk is better left for conversations with friends in a small circle or home. Telling society about the intricacies of nutrition and digestion, stages of cellulite or reactions to certain foods, you run the risk of being branded as ill-mannered person and even unpleasant.
Many women believe that the man should definitely pay for them in a cafe, bar or restaurant. But this is not always the case. If the lady invites the man to visit the restaurant, it is quite clear that it is willing to bear all the costs. However, there is a saving phrase "And let's go to the restaurant", which cannot be considered an open invitation. In this case, you can pay as every man for himself, and one.
There is a rule of etiquette, according to which the total amount of jewelry a woman should not exceed 13 units. It should be noted that if clothing is decorated with jewelry buttons, each of them should be considered as one product. It is prohibited to wear rings over gloves, but the bracelet can be.
Cannot be combined products made of different metals — if you have gold, then everything else should be Golden. In any case it is impossible to dilute jewelry cheap jewelry. Also, etiquette says that the darker the street, the heavier and more expensive must be jewelry.
Somehow, entering the room with a wet umbrella, we immediately open it and begin to dry. It turns out that such behavior is unacceptable, as the open umbrella will disturb others. According to the rules of etiquette wet umbrella fold, not wringing tight, and placed in the umbrella stand, if it, of course. If no stand, the umbrella can simply lean against the wall or hang on the chair.
No matter who you are — a girl, an elderly woman, the courier, the Professor entering the room, where there are people, you should definitely say Hello first. When I meet couples, first greet each other women, then men welcome ladies, and then gentlemen can say Hello to each other. If you stretch out a hand to shake, and you're sitting, you will certainly stand.
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