No one is asking you to pretend like your dining with the Queen at your next dinner party but is it so much to ask to work on basic etiquette?
At some point, skimping on your politeness is going to rub someone the wrong way, so here are some of the top mistakes you should work on:
- Not RSVPing in a timely manner. Zuckerburg ruined us with that "maybe" option on Facebook.Don’t be a maybe. The founder and director ofBeyond EtiquetteBonnie Tsaisays to respond within 48 hours. “There is a lot of effort that goes into planning an event,” she explains. “So you want to be a considerate and respectful guest by responding to the RSVP.”
- Showing up late.It happens sometimes but you’ve really got to let the person you’re meeting with know you’re going to be late as soon as you know you will be. And thanking them for their patience would be good too.
- Using the last of something without replacing it.Think of the last time you walked into the bathroom and had to do the crab walk to get a new toilet paper roll. It wasn’t fun. So why would you doom another soul to that awkwardness?
- Not bringing gifts to parties."When you're invited to an event or dinner party,” Tsai adds. “It's important to bring a gift as a token of appreciation to your host.” Even if you’re on a tight budget, something as simple as a scented candle could score you some polite points.
- Not introducing others. Toni Dupree, founder ofEtiquette & Style By Dupree, says you should "always play it safe and introduce people who might not know each other to avoid making anyone feel left out."
- Keeping your phone on the table during dinner.Oh I am sorry. I didn’t realize you were a doctor on call. No?Well then get your phone off the dinner table. Give the people around you your attention, not Instagram.
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Source:BestLife