Society expects people to behave in a certain way, be it in private or in a public place. However, due to cultural and social differences, it is common to find people behaving in a way that is considered unacceptable in certain circles. It could be that you have been invited to a party or you are attending a job interview in a new place. To avoid embarrassments, you should be aware of the basic manners and etiquette listed below.
Keeping time should always be your core principle. People judge you a lot based on first impression. So, if you are late for your job interview, you may not get the job simply because you were late, despite your qualifications. It is very embarrassing to make others wait for you when they do not even know when you are going to come.
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.
Learn to respect personal space. Well, this may be difficult to go about because the meaning differs with situation and individuals. However, you need to understand that the physical distance between someone you know well and a stranger need to be different. You can easily be touchy with your friends, but that would be inappropriate when dealing with a business partner or a colleague.
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.
Communication is important in social interactions. If you are not good at communicating with others, people, will always give you a wide berth. During conversation, ensure that you hold constructive dialogue by giving others an opportunity to talk as well. This will make people feel that you value them.
Do not gossip. No one likes people talking about him or her behind their back, especially if it is something negative. Moreover, word has a way of going around until it reaches the unintended audience. Just avoid talking about people.
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.
Practice good manners daily so that it comes naturally. When people realize that you are trying too hard to show etiquette, they will not respect you. They will feel that you are simply doing so to please them.
Keeping time should always be your core principle. People judge you a lot based on first impression. So, if you are late for your job interview, you may not get the job simply because you were late, despite your qualifications. It is very embarrassing to make others wait for you when they do not even know when you are going to come.
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.
Learn to respect personal space. Well, this may be difficult to go about because the meaning differs with situation and individuals. However, you need to understand that the physical distance between someone you know well and a stranger need to be different. You can easily be touchy with your friends, but that would be inappropriate when dealing with a business partner or a colleague.
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.
Communication is important in social interactions. If you are not good at communicating with others, people, will always give you a wide berth. During conversation, ensure that you hold constructive dialogue by giving others an opportunity to talk as well. This will make people feel that you value them.
Do not gossip. No one likes people talking about him or her behind their back, especially if it is something negative. Moreover, word has a way of going around until it reaches the unintended audience. Just avoid talking about people.
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.
Practice good manners daily so that it comes naturally. When people realize that you are trying too hard to show etiquette, they will not respect you. They will feel that you are simply doing so to please them.
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