Good tone is the sum of the qualities by which a well-mannered person can be identified. Even if you do not need to attend social events or negotiations with partners in expensive restaurants, knowledge of the rules of etiquette will never be superfluous.
Once upon a time, the rules of etiquette were taught along with foreign languages and general subjects of the school curriculum. Over time, this role was assigned to parents and educators in kindergartens, because the sooner the child learns the norms and rules of behavior, the better for him.
Basic rules of good taste
When meeting new people, be clear about your name. If you shook hands with one person, you need to bypass everyone else.
The younger one greets first. If people are of different sexes, the man is the first to greet. Gender does not matter, if a person approaches a group of people, then the one who approached greets first.
Do not talk loudly on public transport and do not settle your affairs on the phone if it can wait. Before entering, let people go out. Make way for the elderly and pregnant women.
If a man walks behind a woman, he should let her forward when entering or exiting a building, while opening the door. However, the man enters the elevator first himself. The man is also the first to get out of the transport, after which he helps the woman by extending his hand.
Having invited a woman to a restaurant, you should help her take off her outerwear, lead her to a table, move a chair, and only after that sit down herself. If there are several ladies at the table, the oldest of them is poured wine first. If there are several cutlery on the table, start with the ones farther from the plate. There is nothing wrong with asking the waiter for help if you do not know the purpose of some device.
Remain calm in a conflict situation. Count to ten in your mind and apologize with a benevolent smile. If the other person is at fault, try to explain it to him in a polite manner, without getting personal and insulting.
Good manners when dealing with family
A well-mannered person behaves politely not only in society, but also at home. Of course, at home you can relax and use one fork instead of three, but no one has canceled the elementary rules of etiquette.
Do not forget every time, if necessary, to thank your relatives, wish good morning and good night, wonder if they need help in some matters.
After changing clothes, put your clothes back in place, and do not throw them anywhere. Household clothes should look neat and tidy.
Under no circumstances should you argue with your husband or wife in front of other people or on the street. Express your dissatisfaction when you are alone. Children even more should not be witnesses of your conflict.
Keep in mind that the child adopts many of the manners and habits from the parents. If you want to grow a well-mannered person out of him, start with yourself.
