Etiquette Flashcards

1
Q

Don’t call someone more than twice continuously.

A

If they don’t pick up your call, presume they have something important to attend

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2
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Return money that you have borrowed even before the person that borrowed you remember or ask for it.

A

It shows your integrity and character. Same goes with umbrellas, pens and lunch boxes.

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3
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Never order the expensive dish on the menu when someone is giving you a lunch/dinner.

A

You are taking advantage of the situation

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4
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Don’t ask awkward questions like ‘Oh so you aren’t married yet?’ Or ‘Don’t you have kids’ or ‘Why didn’t you buy a house?’ Or why don’t you buy a car?

A

For God’s sake it isn’t your problem

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5
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Always open the door for the person coming behind you. It doesn’t matter if it is a guy or a girl, senior or junior.

A

You don’t grow small by treating someone well in public

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6
Q

If you take a taxi or Dinner with a friend and he/she pays now,

A

Try paying next time

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7
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Respect different shades of opinions.

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Remember what’s 6 to you will appear 9 to someone facing you. Besides, second opinion is good for an alternative

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8
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Never interrupt people talking. Allow them to pour it out.

A

As they say, hear them all and filter them all

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9
Q

f you tease someone, and they don’t seem to enjoy it, stop it and never do it again.

A

It encourages one to do more and it shows how appreciative you’re

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10
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Say “thank you”

A

When someone offer help or help you.

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11
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Praise publicly. Criticize privately

A

Remember always

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12
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There’s almost never a reason to comment on someone’s weight. Just say, “You look fantastic.”

A

If they want to talk about losing weight, they will

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13
Q

When someone shows you a photo on their phone, don’t swipe left or right.

A

You never know what’s next

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14
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If a colleague tells you they have a doctors’ appointment, don’t ask what it’s for, just say “I hope you’re okay”.

A

Don’t put them in the uncomfortable position of having to tell you their personal illness. If they want you to know, they’ll do so without your inquisitiveness

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15
Q

Treat the cleaner with the same respect as the CEO.

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Nobody is impressed at how rude you can treat someone below you but people will notice if you treat them with respect

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16
Q

If a person is speaking directly to you

A

Do not look at your phone, and is rude

17
Q

Never give advice

A

Until you’re asked

18
Q

Mind your business unless anything involves you directly

A

Just stay out of it

19
Q

Remove your sunglasses if you are talking to anyone in the street. It is a sign of respect.

A

More so, eye contact is as important as your speech

20
Q

Never talk about your riches in the midst of the poor.

A

Similarly, don’t talk about your children in the midst of the barren.