11 of the rules of etiquette that you break and did not even guess about it

1. You don pass the salt

When you sit at the table and someone asks you to pass the salt, always pass it with pepper. So advises etiquette consultant from California Maryann Parker (Maryanne Parker). According to her, in some circles it may be a test of your level of etiquette.

2. You too early ASSUME bread from the basket

Always offer bread neighbor on the right and the left. And only then take a piece for yourself.

3. You clink glasses during a toast

So always do in films, but this is wrong. According to etiquette, you just need to give a toast.

4. You sip from his glass after a toast in your honor

It would seem that when a toast in your honor, to drink with them. But this is misleading. Hold the glass in his hand, but did not sip.

5. You're too polite at intersections

Of course, thanks to the kindness and make life better, but at intersections need follow the rulesRather than scattered in kind. When someone misses another driver ahead, it may be a mess, and it's very dangerous. Expert on etiquette McGraw Mary Frances (Mary Frances McGraw) advises always to be kind, but first and foremost with safety in mind.

6. You neglect status when people represent each other

A common mistake in business etiquette It takes place in the presentation of strangers. According to the rules, you must first call the parent on a post, mentioning his rank or degree. For example: "President Ivanov, is vice president of Peter". Or this: "This professor Sidorov, his colleague - Professor Lebedev - and their aide Sergei."

7. You wear the bag is not on the shoulder

Bag should always be on the left shoulder or left arm. So the right hand is free for handshakes.

8. You come back to his place on the left

"According to etiquette, you should always come back to his place on the right", - says Gerald Glaskok (Gerald Glascock), director of the Southern Institute of etiquette and protocol. He also recalls that in any case it is impossible to shake someone's hand when you are sitting.

9. You look into the eyes of the interlocutor when sipped from a glass

Do not look up until sips his drink. Just look in the glass. It is more convenient and practical point of view. So oblitsya and prove you are less likely to awkward situation.

10. You pass going the wrong way

The food at the table needs to be transmitted counterclockwise or neighbor on the right. It is easier to maintain order: no one would be in a situation where the food offered on both sides. But there is an exception. If a person is left of you asked me to give him something, you should do it.

11. You did not leave behind a barbell in the gym

Good practice to not only take a towel to wipe the sweat, but also to fix the bar to the lowest position after use. Then the next person does not get hurt trying to lift too heavy weight.

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