You don’t have to act like an aristocrat, but there are rules of etiquette that can not be broken.

Almost everyone is sure that he well-bred. After all, how can it be otherwise, if people from the inner circle are quite happy with your behavior and do not even comment? So, you do everything right, you do not cause any inconvenience to anyone. You certainly have good manners in sufficient quantities. But is that true?

It turns out that many things that we take for granted, etiquette They just make fun of you. And even in the most innocuous of actions, sometimes to make life easier, these experts find blatant violations of the right manners.



What rules of etiquette do we unknowingly violate? Because of what careless actions can others consider us wild and uncouth people? What are the standards of decency that we so grossly violate? And how do you avoid that?

  1. You can't call back when you see a missed call.
    The above-mentioned experts are sure that if you are not reached, then you do not need to call back, and it is worth waiting patiently for a second call. This is, like, phone etiquette. It is unlikely that many readers will agree with this approach. Is it hard to call someone you didn’t talk to a few minutes ago? Especially if it's someone you know.



  2. You don’t have to ask questions if you don’t hear them.
    But tactless interrogations like “A?” or “What?” can exasperate any interlocutor. Therefore, it is much more correct and ethical to use a clarifying phrase or simply the word “Sorry?” if you can not hear something.



  3. You should not treat fellow travelers on the train.
    Experts believe that urgent requests will put the traveler in an awkward position. As a last resort, You can share something for tea.Nothing more. Of course, if you have a generous soul, and the companion looks at food with hungry eyes, then you can forget about the rules of etiquette for a while. But still know how well-mannered people act in such situations. If the conversation about the behavior on the train has already started, then it should be said that you should not invite friends, acquaintances and relatives in your compartment, because this will cause inconvenience to other passengers. And if you want to see those who are traveling in another compartment (or in another car), then make an appointment with them on the “neutral territory”, whether it is a restaurant car or just a common corridor. Being an educated passenger is easy.





  4. Do not call your spouse your spouse.
    Many do not know that calling a husband a spouse (or wife a spouse), they violate the unspoken rules of etiquette. The fact is that spouses can only be called other people's marriage partners, your other half can only be called "husband" or "wife." A small detail, but in conversation will immediately betray someone who is not familiar with etiquette.



  5. Don’t put the whole buffet on the plate.
    When a hungry tourist comes with a plate to the “buffet”, then the rules of etiquette he thinks clearly not in the first place. However, putting all kinds of food into one plate is a blatant violation of good manners. It is believed that for each type of dish you need to take a separate plate. Therefore, fish, meat and vegetables should be put in separate dishes.





Of course, in different countries, the standards of good manners may differ. For example, even the behavior of people in the auditorium of the cinema is different. And if it is customary for us to walk past neighbors, facing them, then in most European countries you should move with your back. Invariably, in any case, you need to quietly but clearly apologize to people for the inconvenience.

How do you see these rules of etiquette? You will agree that they should be respected. every educated person? Or do you not like certain rules and can be broken?

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