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Category Archives: Public Courtesies
Entering and Exiting Doors
If you are about to enter through the doorway of a building, room, office, elevator, or commuter train and there is someone on the other side of that doorway, let the person or people on the inside exit before you … Continue reading
Excuse Me, Your Fly is Open
It happens. We forget to zip up or a button pops open. I am frequently asked how to handle these embarrassing moments. As long as you’re not perfect strangers or just been introduced, quietly and discreetly tell the person their … Continue reading
Talking During a Presentation or Performance
There is a very good reason why theater managers ask you to unwrap candy and turn off cell phones, pagers and beepers before a performance begins. This is to keep theater patrons from being disturbed or distracted during the performance. … Continue reading
Chewing Gum in School
It has been brought to my attention a school district is considering to make a ruling on whether or not chewing gun is allowed in school. As I mentioned in an earlier posting regarding chewing gum, there is nothing inherently … Continue reading
Cell Phones Ringing at Inappropriate Times
I have previously posted on the topic of cell phone use during meals, meetings, performances, checkout lines, and funerals. The basic rule is to turn the phone off or to a silence mode when attending any of these events. However, … Continue reading
Chewing Gum Etiquette
There is nothing wrong with chewing gum if it is done quietly and discreetly. However, many people believe chewing gum is socially inappropriate. They most likely formed this opinion because so many people chew their gum with all the annoying … Continue reading
Please and Thank You
Many people ask me very difficult etiquette questions. I’m thrilled people are interested in improving their etiquette skills and want to properly handle certain situations. What I am puzzled about is why people don’t practice simple everyday acts of etiquette … Continue reading
Beepers and Pagers
Humans are not supposed to beep or buzz. Why is it so many people are emitting these noises in public places? Could it be they have acquired newly attached technical appendages? We are bombarded with so many unwanted noises on … Continue reading
Complimenting Weight Loss
When someone has lost weight, it’s very easy to say, “Wow! You’ve lost weight. You look great!” Our intentions may have been good in offering a compliment, however, it could make the person feel as though they didn’t look so … Continue reading
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Dating Etiquette – Taking Your Seat at the Theater
Unknown to many, there are rules for taking your seat at the theater. 1. Always take your seat before the house lights are dimmed. Many theaters will not allow you to be seated once the lights are lowered. 2. If … Continue reading