Calling Someone by Their First Name
If you are meeting someone for the first time, you should call them Ms. or Mr. followed by their last name.
When you hear the word “etiquette” you probably think of balancing books on your head and learning how to eat soup the correct way. While those are both things that can be taught through etiquette, there are also a bunch of other everyday tasks that have etiquette rules. Some of them you may have heard of and others may be completely foreign to you. Take a look at the list below and see if you’ve ever broken any of these common etiquette rules.
I’m Going to the Bathroom
If you need to go to the restroom while in the company of others, a simple “excuse me” is the best thing to say.
When you hear the word “etiquette” you probably think of balancing books on your head and learning how to eat soup the correct way. While those are both things that can be taught through etiquette, there are also a bunch of other everyday tasks that have etiquette rules. Some of them you may have heard of and others may be completely foreign to you. Take a look at the list below and see if you’ve ever broken any of these common etiquette rules.
Being Late
Turning up late to something can be forgiven if it’s a rare occurrence, but if you are constantly tardy it can be very rude.
When you hear the word “etiquette” you probably think of balancing books on your head and learning how to eat soup the correct way. While those are both things that can be taught through etiquette, there are also a bunch of other everyday tasks that have etiquette rules. Some of them you may have heard of and others may be completely foreign to you. Take a look at the list below and see if you’ve ever broken any of these common etiquette rules.
Eavesdropping
Listening to someone else’s conversation can be very tempting and quite easily done, but it is also an extremely rude thing to do.
When you hear the word “etiquette” you probably think of balancing books on your head and learning how to eat soup the correct way. While those are both things that can be taught through etiquette, there are also a bunch of other everyday tasks that have etiquette rules. Some of them you may have heard of and others may be completely foreign to you. Take a look at the list below and see if you’ve ever broken any of these common etiquette rules.
Introducing Acquaintances
Make sure you introduce friends and acquaintances to people you’re with. You never want to ignore someone when making introductions.
When you hear the word “etiquette” you probably think of balancing books on your head and learning how to eat soup the correct way. While those are both things that can be taught through etiquette, there are also a bunch of other everyday tasks that have etiquette rules. Some of them you may have heard of and others may be completely foreign to you. Take a look at the list below and see if you’ve ever broken any of these common etiquette rules.
RSVP ASAP
Always RSVP as soon as you know you can make it to an event. You never want to leave the host hanging.
When you hear the word “etiquette” you probably think of balancing books on your head and learning how to eat soup the correct way. While those are both things that can be taught through etiquette, there are also a bunch of other everyday tasks that have etiquette rules. Some of them you may have heard of and others may be completely foreign to you. Take a look at the list below and see if you’ve ever broken any of these common etiquette rules.
Business Dinner Left-Overs
If you are at a business dinner, it can be seen as improper to ask for a to-go box for your leftovers.
When you hear the word “etiquette” you probably think of balancing books on your head and learning how to eat soup the correct way. While those are both things that can be taught through etiquette, there are also a bunch of other everyday tasks that have etiquette rules. Some of them you may have heard of and others may be completely foreign to you. Take a look at the list below and see if you’ve ever broken any of these common etiquette rules.
