Re: Post your etiquette rules below!

jackiejenny · ‎10-23-2011

Posting pics every day of your child. How many times can your friends be expected to say the obligatory he/she is so cute, adorable, precious comments. When is enough enough?

Spitting under any circumstances...it's just gross. That scene between Jack and Rose even ruined the movie Titanic for me.

Cell phone etiquette has been discussed, but some people are so rude with their loud conversations, I wouldn't be opposed to banning them in restaurants.

Kay Vee · ‎06-04-2016

Keep the crack covered

Save the bodycons for clubbing

Cell phones where do I begin.......put it away

qualitygal · ‎10-04-2010

Hang on, gotta go get my etiquette book.

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

Don't buy people gifts you don't know they ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY want--that exact one, and make sure they feel free to return it. Be sure to tell them "Now this is for YOU, not ME, so if you want to get something else, please feel free. I want YOU to be happy!"

MOST of us have way too much stuff. Don't burden them with something they don't want, need, or love. Gifts are about the person receiving the gift, they are not to get people to think you are smart, cleaver, generous, etc. They are for the recipient.

NEVER give someone "something they would have never bought for themselves" unless you KNOW they want it.

Shy from anything that someone else has to store or display unless you are VERY sure. If you don't know they want it, please bless them with a gift card.

Yardlie · ‎03-10-2010

When in doubt, be polite...say "excuse me," hold the door, write the thank you note, make the call to check on someone.

Body noises can accidentally happen. Apologize when they do. Try to avoid lip smacking, sucking food out of your teeth, cracking your knuckles, honking your nose when you blow your nose, snorting post nasal drip, yawning loudly, coughing up phlegm, chewing with your mouth open.

I agree with @Mellie32 ...Do not bring animals into someone's home without their consent. Call in advance so the animal doesn't have to sit in the car or outside on a leash.

Don't interrupt other people when they are talking.

If you're talking to someone on the phone and receive another incoming call, ask the person you are talking to if they can hold. Don't just say..."Hang on" and switch to the other call. Is that call really that urgent?

If you're getting together with guests, don't sit there and text, check your messages, etc. Give your guests your undivided attention.

Turn off your cell phone ringer when you are in a public place where it would disturb other people.

Do not just "drop in" on people without knowing if they want unexpected guests. Some people don't mind...many do. Call first.

Do not ask prying personal questions.

Do not send out or forward an email to all your friends listing all their private email addresses. Many people consider their email addresses just like an unlisted phone number. If you are given it, ask for permission before you share it with others. Better yet...don't send out "bulk" emails (period).

A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal. ~~ Steve Maraboli

Lipstickdiva · ‎03-10-2010

@Winter Holiday wrote:

I see the complaints about no smoking outside entrances of businesses. I don't smoke myself but I am wondering why this is such a problem. For example employees who smoke can't smoke inside because that is the new public rule but they shouldn't be able to smoke outside either on their break because someone else doesn't like it? As long as the smoker doesn't exhale on someone else I don't see how its a problem. It seems these days that people don't understand how to mind their business and go about their own lives and let others live theirs.

I think it's incredibly rude to stand right outside the front door of a building and smoke, therefore making patrons, customers, clients, etc. walk through a cloud of smoke to get inside.

Not only is it rude, it looks horrible as well for the business.

VanSleepy · ‎10-05-2010

The smokers are going to stand where the business puts the ashtray. I sometimes see the ashtray right outside the door and wonder what happened to the "15 feet" rule.