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Category Archives: Public Courtesies
Campaign Signs
Campaign signs are a form of free speech protected by the Bill of Rights. No matter what your political preferences may be, you may not remove a campaign sign from someones property such as a lawn, window, or car bumper.
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Fast Food Restaurants – Throw Your Trash Away
One of the reasons dining in a fast food restaurant is less expensive than dining in a full service restaurant is because the wait staff and services offered are less than those found in a full service restaurant. Most fast … Continue reading
How To Handle Chatty Audience or Class Members
When attending a class or presentation, audience members should be courteous to the speaker and refrain from speaking. Chatting during a presentation is also rude to the other attendees who want to hear what the speaker has to say. If … Continue reading
How To Shake Hands With A Disabled Person
When introducing yourself or being introduced to a disabled person whose right hand or arm is deformed or missing, extend your right hand as usual for a handshake. Allow the disabled person to either respond with their left hand or … Continue reading
How To Answer, “How are you?”
As I approached a cashier at the checkout counter today, she greeted me with a smile and asked, “How are you?” I responded by saying, “I’m fine, thank you. How are you?” I expected to hear the usual, “Fine, thanks.” … Continue reading
Serving Snacks in a Serving Bowl
It’s very common to see snacks, such as pretzels or chips, casually set out in large serving bowls at a social gathering, meeting, or in the employee lounge. When serving snacks in this manner, please include a serving utensil so … Continue reading
Giving Compliments
When giving a compliment, it is important to be sincere. Try to be specific to what you are complimenting. “Great job!”, may be sincere, but, “You did a great job presenting the financial report!”, gives an understanding to what someone … Continue reading
Compliment Fishing
It is impolite to fish, search, or ask for compliments. Compliments should only be given when the person giving the compliments feels they are justly deserved.
How To Graciously Accept A Compliment
It is most important to receive a compliment graciously. Often people are too modest when receiving a compliment. However, rejecting a compliment is also rude because you are basically questioning the judgment of the person who gave the compliment. If … Continue reading
Shopping Cart Do’s and Dont’s
So often we get caught up in all the business and dining etiquette rules in order to advance our careers, we forget about other etiquette rules that apply to our lives 24/7. For example, what about shopping cart etiquette at … Continue reading
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