Rules Of Etiquette Hopefully one of the sites below will address the proper Etiquette you desire. Etiquette Rules We are living in a fast phased surrounding where everyone is trying to do things in an instant. It is not bad to go with the flow to be able to catch up in this environment but what is crucial here is when people loose their manners or proper conduct just to be able to rush things up. Making things fast do not and will never give us a license to be rude otherwise if that will be the case things will definitely be out of place. Unlike the law, there is no exact rule to follow good manners and right conducts. Etiquette rules are written according to the understanding of the one who is writing it and usually the basis of creating such rule is according to how one should behave or act socially in different situations. There are things that we do that give some people an impression that we are impolite and most of the time we are unaware of it that’s because we do not know what to say or do in times like those. There are etiquette rule books that are written and available in bookstores and online. There is a wide selection of books for different situations like dating or business. Here are some of the questions and answers that may help you do things right and proper. Question: “I received an invitation to attend an engagement party, I want to bring my partner along with me should I ask the host about it?” Answer: Yes, it is always courteous that you ask the host that you are bringing along a friend with you. I’m sure you yourself wouldn’t want to host a party with some unexpected guest arriving. Advising the host will also give her time to reserve seat not only for you but to your partner as well. For other guest etiquette rules you can also check on some of the books available in the market. Question: “What will I do if I don’t like the food served to me?” Answer: No matter how you don’t like the food served by the host, you must take an effort to at least take one slice of it, then move it around your plate. Dining etiquette rules are one of the important rules that one should learn because it is frequently used. It is also important to impose this to your own home to teach your children good table manners at an early age. Question: “I am generous when it comes to tipping but my wife said I should not give a tip anymore to restaurant that charges a service fee, is that proper? Answer: In a way, your wife is right but if you are really delighted to the service rendered to you by let say your waiter you can give him a personal tip. There are establishments that has centralized tipping rule so if you think that the amount of money that you are going to give to a particular person will not go directly to him, think again especially if they are already charging 10% service fee. There are no really concrete rules written for tipping etiquette however tipping someone is an expression of your satisfaction towards ones work for you and for sure your generosity will always result to a personalized service every time you will drop to their place. Question: “My sister is so into conversing in her mobile no matter where she is, even if she is talking to a crew who is taking her order. I find it so rude, am I right? Answer: Yes, you are. Talking to someone while engage to a phone call is so impolite. Tell her she has to choose either off the phone or off the line. For sure it is not only the person who is taking her order is annoyed but as well as the people behind her worst is some people like this end up scolding the store crew for taking the wrong order. Mobile phones are part of our daily lives and this tiny gadget is turning us so rude without us knowing it like bumping an old lady without even bothering to say sorry because we are talking to someone on our cell. The best way to deal with this is to constantly review or remind ourselves about telephone etiquette rules. Question: “I was invited by a friend to attend her wedding but it too far from where I presently live and it will cost me something to be on her special day. Is it okay if I will ask her if there will be a free accommodation? Answer: Absolutely, not okay. Asking that question is like giving her condition that you will only attend to her wedding only if there is a free hotel room. It is not nice to hear, right? However, most of the couple are very accommodating especially when it comes to guests that they knew will be coming from a far place. The best thing to do is to ask your friend where will be the best place to stay if you will go to her wedding ask for hotel suggestions who knows she might offer you a place to stay in for free but if not you have no choice but to get one for yourself. Wedding is an occasion that each couple treasures a lot so it is important to take your part of the occasion by behaving well, always pay attention to wedding etiquette rules. Question: “I work at night. Last week I visited my uncle’s wife for a three-day holiday, she wakes up at seven that’s okay but not when she forced me to wake up at the same time she’s up. Do I really need to do that? Do you think it’s not right to get up to bed at the time that I am used to? Answer: As a host, it is always right to follow whatever pleases the visitor that is of course without damaging any of the host’s property. It is okay to tell your guest what time you usually wake up but never force them to be at the table if they still want to sleep after all your guest is staying for a vacation that means she wants to do things without any stress or hassles. If you are a type of a person who always welcome people to stay at your home it is important that you grab a guest etiquette rule book handy with you. Etiquette could be in any time and any place. Most society gauge how educated a person is according to his manners and conducts, so it is important that we know how to respond accordingly in certain situations. Marjorie Brody-- Personal Marketing, Business Etiquette, and Presentation Skills Expert. Email Questions to Marjorie using EveryRule’s “Contact Us” page. 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