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Everyday Etiquette
Author : Agnes Trimball
Submitted : 2011-12-19 10:39:30 Word Count : 870 Popularity: 0
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Etiquette rules are in fact, simple guidelines for everyone to use as a basis for living which may or may not be observed depending on how much you value politeness. Below is a list of some of the most common things that are prescribed by society to avoid on a daily basis:
Nose picking in front of others - Besides being considered incredibly gross, picking your nose in front of others can also compromise others, especially when you absent mindedly wipe "the remains" on something that others might come into contact with.
Fidgeting - If you can't help but fidget, this is something you should do when others are not around. Fidgeting is a signal of restlessness and it is very impolite, especially so if you are fidgeting scandalously in a public occasion.
Butting-in on conversations - It is common sense to let others to finish their sentences before giving your own statements. Unfortunately, it is an etiquette that is often not followed. Besides being extremely rude, cutting in to conversations is also considered very offensive by other people.
Scratching parts of your body in public - If a part of you feels really itchy, it is considered polite to dismiss yourself and go some place private where you can do necessary scratching. Scratching is never polite in front of others as this demonstrates not only bad manners but also poor hygiene.
Farting when someone else can hear (or smell) your gas - Your body waste, regardless if it is gaseous, liquid, or solid, really should be kept to yourself. This is why comfort rooms were invented and why people don't find it amusing to watch (or hear) people do very private things, including farting. So be polite and keep the odor and the sound of your fart to yourself.
Taking off of shoes - Unless you are living in Japan or somewhere else where customs deem it polite to take shoes off before entering a private home, it is best to just keep your shoes on, especially if your feet smell a bit offending.
Ignoring your own bad breath - It is really a huge turn off for people to have to be near someone with bad breath. So if you have a condition called halitosis, find assistance at your earliest convenience. If you are just someone who rushed through your morning without saying "hello" to your toothbrush, there are gums, patches and mouthwashes you can utilize to hide the uninviting smell of your breath.
Speaking constantly - Allow other people to speak for themselves, give their opinions. Apart from being a total bore, it is always irritating to talk to someone who does not let you talk back. Please do yourself and others a favor, don't keep total control of a conversation.
Touching others repeatedly during conversation - Don't encroach upon another person's personal space by touching any part of his or her body. Even when he or she has already given you permission to touch a shoulder or hand, for example, it is best to refrain from doing this in a constant manner unless you are willing to talk to his or her lawyer.
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