Manners and etiquettes
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WHAT ARE MANNERS ???Way of behaving / acting in public .Correct way of behaving in society .Person’s way of behaving towards others .
TYPES OF MANNERS …Table Manners Corporate Manners
Eating Manners Wedding MannersSitting Manners Meeting MannersTelephone Manners Social Manners
Cut only enough food for the next mouthful .Eat in small bites and slowly .
Do not talk with your mouth full ,Chew with your mouth closed .
Do not place anything on the table .Keep utensils in the same order they appear on
the table .Wait for all parties to arrive before beginning any
part of meal .Do not push your plate away from you when you
have finished .
It is impolite to put too much food in your mouth .
Be careful that food does not spoil your mouth or clothes .
If you cannot eat a certain type of food, tell your host several days before the dinner party .
If you are a guest, it is polite to wait until your hosts start .
Always say thank you when served something.Never lick the fingers .
Turn the cell phone off - completely .Hold the door for other person .Say please and thank you .Keep your right hand free for handshakes .Make eye contact and offer a warm smile .Be perceptive .
SOCIAL ETIQUETTES DURING FUNCTION :• Punctuality• Telephone conduct• Wine tasting• Attire• Gratuities• Awareness of guest preference• Appropriate language• Exit strategy
Treat the call as if it were a meeting .Put the phone down gently .Don’t type or shuffle papers while you are on the
phone .If you have sneeze or cough and you are talking
on the call , turn your head and cover your mouth .
Keep the ceremony short , sweet and simple .Do not plan a wedding that you can’t afford .Brides should not have an attitude of an expecting
gifts .
Set a convenient time and place for a meeting .Going in and out during meeting is disruptive .Do be sure that everyone knows the meeting
purpose and agenda .Do turn off phones and pagers .Do actively participate in discussion .