Topic:

Basic Etiquette Rules

What customs or social rules
does your country has?
Are the people of your country
well mannered compared to
other nationalities?
What manners were you taught
as a child?
Which of the following are or are not considered rules of
etiquette in your country? 
-Say “Thank you”
-Ask someone how much they earn.
-Arrive 30 minutes late.
-Yawn in public.
-Open the door for a woman.
-Begin speaking before another person has stopped.  
-Brush your hair in public.
-Whisper to someone in front of other people.
-Take your shoes off when you enter a house.
-Eat chicken with your hands in a restaurant.
-Put your elbows on the table during a meal.
-Speak while you are eating.
-Burp at the table.
-Spit.
-Stare (watch) at someone who looks different.
-Listen to someone else’s conversation.
Men, Remove Your Hat Indoors.
• Most young men of
today do not even seem
to be aware of the fact
that it is considered rude
to wear a hat indoors. –
• Gentlemen, when you
enter a building please
remove hats and caps.
Hold That Door
• This is a rule that does not
just apply to men anymore.
Yes, men should still hold
the door for ladies and allow
them to enter or exit first,
but ladies are not exempt
from holding the door.
Be On Time
• There is nothing worse
than to be kept waiting
and if you are the
offending party who is
late, it is just rude.

If you tend to always run

late set your clocks ahead
10 or 15 minutes so that
you will arrive on time.
 • Ladies, it is okay to
quickly and discretely
apply a little lipstick
without using a mirror.

• DO NOT MAKE UP in
public

Clean urself
Keep Gum Chewing To A Minimum.

Chew so hard
Turn The Ringer Off.
• When entering any public
establishment the first thing
you should do is set your
cell phone to vibrate.
Remember you do not have
to answer every call, that is
what voice mail is for.

• If you know that it is a call

of importance, excuse
yourself and move to the
lobby or another room to
take the call.
Keep The Conversation Polite.
• When engaging in
conversation, never bring up
money, religion, or politics.
 Etiquette Scenarios for Discussion 
1. The Bill – You go out for lunch with a friend. He claims he forgot his wallet but promises to pay you back if you pick up the check. You agree. You have seen
him twice since and he has not offered to repay you.

2. The Gift – Your partner has just given you a sweater-vest for your birthday. It’s hideous. You are considering asking for the receipt so you can exchange it for
something else.
4. Smells – One of your coworkers dresses well
but wears far too much perfume. Another smells
as if he doesn't shower at all. When
both odors are mixed together, you can hardly
breathe.

5. The Truth – Your friend wants to be an artist.

Everyone (but him) thinks that his
work sucks. You are considering suggesting to
him that he try another career path.