All people differ in character, temperament, education, habits. Therefore, their behavior in a given situation may differ. Nevertheless, there are a number of good manners that must be followed while in society. They are relatively uncomplicated, and their observance is the duty of every educated, self-respecting person.
Instruction manual
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Always try to respect yourself and other people. Know the measure in everything, be considerate. For example, educated people will never allow themselves to mock any physical disability, appearance, name, religious or national identity of another person. Even if this mockery seems to him an innocent joke, it is better to refrain from it. After all, she can offend!
2
Do not give other people troubles, inconveniences. Try to be on time, not late, to come to the appointed time to visit, to a business meeting, to the beginning of the film or performance. If you are late for some reason, be sure to apologize. Passing to your seat in the auditorium, turn to face the sitting people.
3
Make it a rule: solve your problems, difficulties yourself, on your own. If you had to use someone’s help, sincerely thank you for it and try to provide this person with the best possible response. And if you yourself are asked for help, do not refuse without a good reason.
4
Always be polite, even if you have to communicate with people who are personally unpleasant to you. As a last resort, try, under any plausible pretext, to minimize your communication or even stop it altogether. But do not resort to rudeness, derogatory characteristics.
5
Carefully, without interrupting, listen to the interlocutor, try to understand the essence of his arguments. Even if you strongly disagree, avoid dismissive facial expressions, gestures, words like: "What nonsense!" Try to politely convince your opponent that you are right. If this is not possible, it’s better to calmly say: “Well, let each of us remain in our own opinion.”
6
When visiting, follow the rules in this house. For example, if you want to smoke, first ask the owners for permission. But it’s better to abstain after all, because among the guests there may be people who can not tolerate tobacco smoke.
7
Be considerate and helpful when on the street, in a public building, transport, etc. For example, if you are a young or middle-aged person, give way to old people or pregnant women. If the place is ceded to you, be sure to politely thank.
