ETIQUETTE

1.Say “please,” “thank you,” and “excuse me!” 2.Saying “bless you” is not necessary in a quiet setting. 3.Don’t reach across someone’s face. 4.Maintain others’ personal space. Don’t get too close! 5.Don’t touch a pregnant woman’s belly. 6.Knock before entering. 7.If the door is shut and you open it, close it back. If it is open but you know it should be closed, close it! 8.Push in your chair when you vacate it. 9.Match the volume of your voice to the setting or to whomever you are speaking. 10.Don’t point! BASIC MANNERS

1.Chew with your mouth closed. 2.Avoid slurping, smacking, and blowing your nose. 3.Don’t use your utensils like a shovel and pitchfork. 4.Don’t pick your teeth at the table. 5.Use your napkin; keep it in your lap. 6.Wait until you finish chewing before you swallow or sip your drink (unless you’re choking) 7.Cut one piece of food at a time. 8.Try not to slouch, keep elbows off table while eating. 9.Ask for something to be passed; don’t reach. 10.Bring your drink to you, not yourself to your drink. 11.It’s not a race. 12.Keep conversation mealtime appropriate 13. and for a general audience. TABLE MANNERS

How do I remove something gross from my mouth? What if I find a hair (or something else) in my food or drink? What if you have to go potty? What do I do when I am finished eating? TABLE MANNERS

1.Always RSVP ASAP…and if you can’t go, let them know. 2.It’s okay to ask people to bring something to a party, but include that in the invitation. 3.If you are the one invited, ask if you can bring anything. 4.Do not invite other guests without checking with the host first. 5.Do not arrive early or too late. 6.Offer to clean up afterwards. 7.Be responsible; if you spill or break anything, clean it up. 8.Thank the host before leaving, even if that means you have to seek them out! PARTY ETIQUETTE

1.You own your phone, it doesn’t own you. 2.Speak softly unless you’re alone. 3.Turn your phone on silent (not vibrate) if it will be interrupting something. 4.Remember, keep it G-rated. Anything digital can be shared. 5.Don’t talk about personal problems in public unless it is an emergency. 6.Don’t use your phone in a library, movie theater, church, OR AT THE DINNER TABLE! (includes texting!) 7.Don’t freak out if someone doesn’t respond to your text/call right away. 8.Put your phone away unless you are actively using it; don’t keep it out and constantly check it. 9.Make sure you are using headphones if you are listening to music. Do not use headphones if you are in a line, driving, or talking to someone. 10.Do not take pictures/video strangers. CELL PHONES

1.Remember—anything digital can be saved and used against you. 2.Do not post anything negative on social media—save the rants and nasty comments for private (or not at all). 3.Do not share your password or personal identification info anywhere! (That includes posting pictures of your driver’s license!) 4.When someone sends an to a group, do not “reply all” unless specifically asked. 5.Don’t check social media/ while you are talking or eating with someone. NETIQUETTE

1.Wash your hands if you touch anything in the room. Use soap. 2.Clean up around the sink—wipe up spilled water and throw away trash. 3.Don’t talk to strangers or on your phone. 4.Boys- respect the BUFFER; don’t choose the urinal next to someone if others are available….and keep your eyes straight ahead. 5.Boys- at home, put the seat down. Make sure it is dry when you leave. 6.Flush the toilet. It’s not a trophy. 7.Don’t spit anything into the sink. Use a paper towel. RESTROOM COURTESY

1.ALWAYS write a thank you note if you could not thank the giver in person. Notes are especially important for older adults. 2.If you were someone’s houseguest (besides your BFF), write a thank you note. 3.Thank you notes should be written ASAP. 4.Thank you notes should be hand-written, not ed, printed out, or texted. 5.Even if you thanked someone in person, a thank you note is still a nice gesture, not just for gifts but for times when someone goes out of their way to help you. 6.A late thank you note is better than no thank you note. 7.Formula: Thank the person for what they specifically did/gave, tell how you benefited from it, and comment on how nice it was to see him/her or how much it meant that he/she thought of you. THANK YOU NOTES

1.If you are the passenger, remember you are not in control. 2.Don’t mess around with the controls—even to be funny. 3.If someone is giving you a ride, respect their rules and time. 4.If someone is always giving you a lift or gives an inconvenient/long ride, offer gas money. 5.The car is not your garbage can. 6.Remember, warning the driver of a danger is okay, criticizing their driving is not. 7.If you are hot or cold, ask politely if the A/C can be changed. THE POLITE PASSENGER

1.Always hold the door for a woman, regardless of whether she is in your group or not. 2.Open doors for your date or your mother. 3.Pay for your date if you asked her out. 4.If you’re walking down the street, the man should be on the street side. 5.Never honk your horn to ask someone to come out. MEN VS. WOMEN