It is society that shapes the nature of individuals. You are born into this world and you find a set of instructions on how you are supposed to behave. While you may not agree with some of these expectations, it is better to follow them than be an enemy of the society. Below are some basic manners and etiquette that you need to observe daily.
Learn to be punctual. Many people have a hard time keeping time. If you held a party and everyone arrived one hour late, you would be frustrated. Nobody likes to be kept waiting indefinitely. Do not keep people waiting because it messes up with the schedules of others. When you are meeting friends, going to work, or attending a meeting, make punctuality an essential component of your personality.
It is said that most people judge you within the first few minutes of the initial meeting. Therefore, when you are late, it will linger on the mind of someone for a long time even if you work hard to erase that image. Your lateness will also affect many other people because they will have to reschedule to accommodate you.
Understand personal space. The question many people ask is how much distance should one leave between those he or she is interacting with. This is because this varies from one individual to another and between cultural set-ups. Well, the answer is simple: leave as much space as the other person is comfortable with. You need to be particularly cautious when dealing with strangers.
However, it is challenging to know how close is really too close in different settings. When at work, you may easily touch colleagues whom you are friends with. However, you may find that you hardly get into physical contact with your superiors. When meeting new people, be careful not to appear too encroaching.
Learn to communicate properly. If you are at a party and you are wondering why people are giving you a wide berth, it could be that you are insensitive when it comes to communication. When talking to others, give others an opportunity as well so that you can have a back-and-forth dialogue.
Avoid gossip. You would not want others to say bad things about you. It is even worse when the information gets back to you and you realize it came from a close friend. You cannot control what people say, but it hurts when it happens to you. Moreover, it is disrespectful.
Cell phones and social media have become an important part of the society today. Use these sparingly when you are in a public place. No one wants to listen to your conversations and when you post things online, remember that the general public can access that information.
Learn these manners and practice them daily. You will find them easier to apply that way. When you have proper etiquette, people will learn to respect you and they will value your company. However, if you lack acceptable behavior, you will be avoided like a plague and you will soon find yourself in a cold corner with no one to turn to.
Learn to be punctual. Many people have a hard time keeping time. If you held a party and everyone arrived one hour late, you would be frustrated. Nobody likes to be kept waiting indefinitely. Do not keep people waiting because it messes up with the schedules of others. When you are meeting friends, going to work, or attending a meeting, make punctuality an essential component of your personality.
It is said that most people judge you within the first few minutes of the initial meeting. Therefore, when you are late, it will linger on the mind of someone for a long time even if you work hard to erase that image. Your lateness will also affect many other people because they will have to reschedule to accommodate you.
Understand personal space. The question many people ask is how much distance should one leave between those he or she is interacting with. This is because this varies from one individual to another and between cultural set-ups. Well, the answer is simple: leave as much space as the other person is comfortable with. You need to be particularly cautious when dealing with strangers.
However, it is challenging to know how close is really too close in different settings. When at work, you may easily touch colleagues whom you are friends with. However, you may find that you hardly get into physical contact with your superiors. When meeting new people, be careful not to appear too encroaching.
Learn to communicate properly. If you are at a party and you are wondering why people are giving you a wide berth, it could be that you are insensitive when it comes to communication. When talking to others, give others an opportunity as well so that you can have a back-and-forth dialogue.
Avoid gossip. You would not want others to say bad things about you. It is even worse when the information gets back to you and you realize it came from a close friend. You cannot control what people say, but it hurts when it happens to you. Moreover, it is disrespectful.
Cell phones and social media have become an important part of the society today. Use these sparingly when you are in a public place. No one wants to listen to your conversations and when you post things online, remember that the general public can access that information.
Learn these manners and practice them daily. You will find them easier to apply that way. When you have proper etiquette, people will learn to respect you and they will value your company. However, if you lack acceptable behavior, you will be avoided like a plague and you will soon find yourself in a cold corner with no one to turn to.
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