What separates a lady from other women? Her behavior! Did you know that according to etiquette, a woman is always the first to shake a man's hand? And that the older person shakes hands with the younger one first? And that a man must always say hello first?
Etiquette covers the rules of nice, decent behavior in society. These are generally agreed forms of behavior that apply in a certain environment. Good behavior contributes to self-confidence in private and professional life.
Read what rules of conduct are necessary if you want to be liked a cultured, educated and sophisticated lady.
- If you are walking down the street with a friend and she greets a passer-by, you must also greet him.
- The general rule is that when someone enters a room where other people are already there, say hello, regardless of gender or age.
- A lady never has her elbows on the table!
- A real lady will never interrupt others during a conversation, she will wait for them to finish and then express her opinion without insulting someone else's point of view.
- A real lady responds to a compliment with thanks. If you answer the sentence: "You look beautiful" with "I know", you will leave the impression of an overbearing person with an overly high opinion of yourself.
- He apologizes when he's wrong, that's the mark of a well-mannered person, whether male or female.
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- He always arrives at meetings on time and fulfills all his obligations within the set deadline, thereby respecting his time and the time of other people.
- He has a sense of humor but never makes fun of others!
- She is always dressed according to the occasion. Discreet and unobtrusive make-up is a characteristic of a true lady with refined style.
- Say hello to every neighbor who lives in the building where she lives. Kindness and a smile will brighten the day for both her and them!
- Don't slander, keep all the bad things about others to yourself.
- A real lady will never throw trash on the street, she keeps her trash in her purse until it reaches the first bin.
- Never write messages in all caps as it looks like shouting.
And the most important rule for ladies and gentlemen - respect others and you will be respected!