Old Fashioned Manners Are Always Appreciated

Whether you’re a man or woman, and no matter your age, you should know that old-fashioned manners are always appreciated. It doesn’t mean you’re showing your age, it means you have respect for the way things were and the way things should be on the manner front.

Avoid the word 'like'. It has become a stumbling word of similar context to 'um'. Try to eliminate the word from your entire vocabulary, even if you use it correctly. Say 'such as' or 'similar to' instead. Using the terms 'Thank you', 'Please', and 'You're welcome' indicates good manners. People lacking in manners avoid these terms.

Hold open a door for anyone, male or female, following you closely. This is good manners and will never change.

Speak highly of your parents and show respect for them, even if you don't always feel that way. If you can't, avoid speaking about them at all. It's tacky to insult those who brought you into this world or raised you.

See our other posts on Basic Dining Etiquette, Cell Phone Etiquette and Proper Restaurant Behavior too.

-Estelle
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