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Category Archives: Public Courtesies
Knock Before Entering
If a door is closed to a space that may be occupied, always knock before entering. This includes, but is not limited to, offices, bedrooms, dressing/fitting rooms, lavatory stalls, hotel rooms and hospital rooms. Yesterday, I was trying on clothing … Continue reading
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What Can Happen When Cell Phone Etiquette Runs Amuck
I spend a great deal of time informing you of proper etiquette rules. Occasionally, I point out why these rules are necessary. Rarely, do I hypothesize about what could happen if etiquette is not followed. Today I would like to … Continue reading
Borrowing Items
When I sat down at my desk today, I intended to write an etiquette tip for children about borrowing. I observed an argument between two children yesterday fueled by one child borrowing an item from the other child without asking … Continue reading
Don’t Forget to Replace the Paper!
It doesn’t matter if it’s computer paper, paper towels, fax paper, copier paper or toilet paper. If you use the last sheet or see the paper level is getting low, always remember to replace or refill it. If you’re in … Continue reading
Don’t Judge Others by Clothing Labels
At a recent event I attended, I overheard one woman ask another who manufactured her dress? The woman wearing the dress quietly answered by saying it had been awhile since she purchased the dress and couldn’t remember. (I must say … Continue reading
Please Wait Your Turn For Service
If you approach a customer service counter and see an associate or customer service representative speaking with another customer, do not barge up to the counter and interrupt their conversation. It is appropriate to stand aside or behind them and … Continue reading
Avoid Confrontation in Public
No one ever wants to be criticized or humiliated, especially in public. I was recently in a grocery store and had the unfortunate opportunity to overhear a husband criticizing his wife for her lack of cooking skills. The wife was … Continue reading
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Eavesdropping
As tempting as it may be to eavesdrop in the office, a restaurant, or a public space, it’s important to try to tune out the conversations of others. Sometimes it is absolutely impossible to not overhear a conversation, but if … Continue reading
Revovling Doors
When entering and exiting a revolving door, these etiquette tips will help you navigate through the door with ease. 1. If the door is in motion, a higher ranking or older person should enter first. 2. If the door is … Continue reading