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Post your etiquette rules below!

Mellie32 — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 01:40:56 GMT

Any category --- what rules should all people follow to be polite?

I'll start....

Don't speak loudly into your phone in a public place. No one else wants to hear your conversation.

Enter the doors that say "enter" and exit the doors that say "exit".

Do not bring your animals into someone else's home without their permission.

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MyGirlsMom — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 01:44:08 GMT

sneeze or cough away from others

written thank you notes for gifts or favors

men, take your hats off inside

chewing with your mouth closed

no spamming boards

Re: Post your etiquette rules below!

Lila Belle — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 01:48:33 GMT

Respect, not defame, other cultures.

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bri20 — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 01:50:13 GMT

Don't snap your gum

Don't kick the back of the seat in front of you (airplane or movies)

No cell phones at the table

RSVP to invitations. Don't make the host call you or wonder if you're coming...

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justmyopinion — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 01:51:38 GMT

Respect, not defame other posters.

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NativeJax — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 01:52:06 GMT

@Mellie32:

You just made me chuckle about the phone....lol my mother since retiring talks on her phone all the time in public places. My sister and I tried discussing this with her the other day and she got very defensive and crotchety. My son says to just let it go, she is older and there is no changing her but it does get on my nerves.

I don't like when parents allow their children to make a mess at restaurants and they get up to leave and the floor looks like a landfill. I am not sure if it's a rule but that and loud crying babies in quiet restaurants....bring them if you must but take them outside if they are tired, cranky or sick. I love children but sometimes there are time and places for them to stay home with a sitter.

Pet Peeve...not holding the doors for women and particularly the elderly.

Not sending handwritten thank you cards and sending out generic emails thanking people for gifts or attending an event.

I am sure there are more I can think of.

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DiAnne — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 01:52:24 GMT

The Magic Words cover a lot - Please, Thank-you and Your are Welcome.

No cell phones at table whether you are in my home or we are in a restaurant.

My Favorite Breed is Adopted

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tansy — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 01:52:48 GMT

The last bit of etiquette I passed on to a toddler was we don't eat our boogers, followed by don't feed your boogers to the doggie. Rules to live by.

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MyGirlsMom — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 01:54:10 GMT

If you don't understand someone, say, "excuse me" not, "what?"

Don't try to be the center of attention, listen to others opinions

Good hygiene and grooming is a must

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GCR18 — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 01:54:42 GMT

Table etiquette - no tooth picks, tissues or chewing with an open mouth.

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bri20 — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 01:55:08 GMT

Hold the door open for someone

Have patience out in public - especially at the grocery store. LOL

Don't expect people to treat you with respect if you're rude.

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MyGirlsMom — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 01:55:53 GMT

@tansy wrote:
The last bit of etiquette I passed on to a toddler was we don't eat our boogers, followed by don't feed your boogers to the doggie. Rules to live by.

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bri20 — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 01:58:31 GMT

@tansy wrote:
The last bit of etiquette I passed on to a toddler was we don't eat our boogers, followed by don't feed your boogers to the doggie. Rules to live by.

How true

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tansy — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 02:00:40 GMT

@bri20 wrote:
Hold the door open for someone

Have patience out in public - especially at the grocery store. LOL

Don't expect people to treat you with respect if you're rude.

Good rules but I want to amend the first one to read: Don't hold the door open for someone if she is 10 feet away and has to break into an awkward jog to get to the door.

That happens to me rather frequently. 😏

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Gram W — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 02:02:11 GMT

Tansy those were great words of wisdom to end my day on. I have a great grandson and we expect his baby brother in about two weeks. At some point I will probably have to pass these words on to them. I will not spoil my mood by watching tonight's news. I am still smiling. ;-)

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bri20 — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 02:02:42 GMT

@tansy wrote:
@bri20 wrote:
Hold the door open for someone

Have patience out in public - especially at the grocery store. LOL

Don't expect people to treat you with respect if you're rude.

Good rules but I want to amend the first one to read: Don't hold the door open for someone if she is 10 feet away and has to break into an awkward jog to get to the door.

That happens to me rather frequently. 😏

Don't rush. I'll wait.

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NativeJax — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 02:03:41 GMT

Yes Tansy! It was a great response and it made me laugh....too funny:-)

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missy1 — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 02:07:08 GMT

Wash your hands after going to the bathroom.

Wash your hands before preparing a meal.

If your kid won't stop screaming take them out of the store, restaurant...etc.

Just a few..

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tansy — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 02:10:35 GMT

Congratulations, @Gram W! My sons started rather late and there is virtually no chance I will ever be a great-grandma.

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blackhole99 — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 02:10:41 GMT

Respect and be nice to everyone and don't bring your kids out in public if you have not taught them to behave.