9 Etiquette Rules 98% of People Forget to Follow

[Music] 9 etiquette rules we're constantly breaking why would a modern person need to be aware of etiquette rules our lives are fast and we eat on the go stay in our PJs all day and drink tea and coffee from paper cups but sometimes it's advantageous to slow down dine at a fancy restaurant and make a good impression being polite and looking good never go out of fashion here are some basic etiquette rules to help you look stylish and charming number 9 greetings a proper greeting is vital first impressions are based on this which is why it's good to be equipped with a couple of rules you should shake someone's hand quickly without holding it for too long or pulling it toward you don't use a crushing grip but be firm you have to respect your companions personal space having someone on the shoulder even if you know the person well is considered to be tacky when greeting a woman a man can bow slightly number 8 communication punctuality is a must you should arrive at meetings on time or slightly early if you are gonna be late call ahead and apologize if you find it hard to be punctual learn some tricks to avoid being late for example prepare everything you'll need to take with you in advance and put these items in a specific place try to predict any delays that might happen traffic problems with trains are forgotten umbrella compliment people more often your companion will be pleased and you can demonstrate your powers of observation your ability to see details and your sincere interest in them number 7 men and women the rules of common courtesies say that there should always be a mediator present when two people meet for the first time for example a common friend can be asked to introduce people to each other a man should never hold a woman's purse even if he wants to help what is more a man can only take a woman's coat if he is giving it to a cloakroom attendant number six clothes the right clothes can boost your confidence and make a good impression on others but this doesn't mean you have to buy expensive clothing for a man it's very important to always have perfectly clean shoes and a well-fitting jacket don't buy clothes with imperfect shoulders shoulder seams shouldn't go beyond your shoulders all parts of a suit should be the same style and in the correct size you should also consider the fit of a suit thinner men should opt for slim fitted suits while men with an average or full build should choose a classic fit a jacket sleeve should cover your wrist but it shouldn't cover the lower joint of your thumb ideally it should end half an inch above the shirt cuff pay attention to the suit venting there are three types Center vented double vented and ventless if you have an athletic build you can go for a ventless suit otherwise the two other styles will fit you better according to the rules of etiquette the lower button of a jacket should be unbuttoned if you want to emphasize your figure choose a slim fit jacket if you want to look more impressive choose a double-breasted jacket it's just as important for women to find suitable clothes as a rule women are advised to choose a dark skirt or pants and a light top jacket blouse this combination emphasizes their figure and looks elegant and modest modesty is also important when choosing jewelry too much jewelry and varying styles demonstrates poor taste choose jewelry according to the occasion dainty accessories are best for the office when you plan a night out you can wear snazzy air combinations number five at the table wait until the host invites you to the table don't sit down at the table without an invitation because there may be a seat assigned to you wait near your chair until all the other guests have gathered at the table sit down only after the host has done so if you are invited to a table where there are people you don't know don't talk to them before you are introduced to each other it's not polite pay attention to your hands and don't put them on the table it's better to keep them in your lap putting your phone on the table means that you're not interested in conversation number four at is sit correctly good posture and leg position while sitting are crucial if you sit in a low armchair don't put one leg over the other keep your knees close to each other and your legs parallel you can also use a royal trick called the cam bridge cross put one foot behind the other crossing your ankles it may help you to feel like royalty men should sit with their legs crossed another option is to have both feet on the floor keeping both legs straight additionally both men and women should sit with a straight back with their buttocks touching the back of their seat and the shoulders slightly back their weight should be distributed across both hips number three at a restaurant before going to a restaurant if you say to your companion I invite you this means that you should pay let's go to a restaurant together means that you only pay for yourself if you go to a restaurant with a group of people wait until everyone has taken their seats only then should you start eating there are so many different types of cutlery and it can get confusing however you don't have to know all of them typically you should start your meal with the utensils furthest from your plate after that move toward the center another important detail is how you position your silverware during the meal if you take a break from eating your knife and fork should be placed in the center of your plate so that their tips create a slightly angled inverted V when you want to show your waiter that you have finished your meal put your knife and fork parallel to each other with their tips at the ten o'clock position and their handles at the four o'clock position if you want to show that you're waiting for the next course you can place your knife and fork perpendicular to each other the fork should be vertical and the knife should lie horizontally the fork should cover the knife and have its tines up if you want to show that you liked your food a lot put your knife and your fork parallel to each other with their handles in the nine o'clock position and their tips in the three o'clock position if the meal wasn't to your liking position your knives blades between your Forks tines this construction should look like a V number two pouring and drinking for women it's important to make sure that your lipstick doesn't leave a mark on your glass dryer lips with a tissue before drinking every person at the table should pour their own drink a man should offer drinks to a woman first don't pour too much and definitely don't overfill wine glasses so as not to spill your drink number one the most important rules for drinking tea according to the rules of etiquette in order to get to know a person better and have a pleasant conversation people should invite each other to have a cup of tea it can be considered rude to refuse the offer just remember a few rules stir your tea carefully without making sounds with the tea spoon you shouldn't leave your spoon in the cup rest it on the edge of your saucer you should also never leave the spoon on top of the saucer a tea cup is held with one hand and a saucer is held with the other it's impolite to hold the cup with two hands and leave the saucer on the table never add milk before the tea has been poured put sugar in your cup after you have added milk are you familiar with these rules of etiquette do you think it's important to know them nowadays tell us in the comments below don't forget to click subscribe to stay on the bright side of life you

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Length: 7min 30sec (450 seconds)

Published: Mon Jul 09 2018