Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Etiquette

People will forget what you said,
people will forget what you did, but
people will never forget how you made dem feel.

Maya Angelou


- Place your wine glass on the left side of the goblet.
- Never cut the leaves in the salad.
- Break up small bite sized pieces of bread and then apply.
- Always refill your table partner's glass before your own.
- Leave the cutlery like an inverted "V" on the plate. Don't do the "robocob".
- Never poke the knife outward, always keep it inwardly.
- Never apply makeup at the table. Go to the bathroom.
- Never grab the wine glass from the bowl or base. Always hold by the stem.
- Don't put your elbow on the table when you drink.
- Never blow your nose in public. Go to the restroom.
- Never put the tissue on the plate when the meal has ended. Place your napkin on the left side of the plate.


- Always RVSP & don't cancel last minute.
- Ask before bringing a guest.
- Never arrive empty-handed. Bring a bottle of wine or champagne.
- Respect the dress code.
- Eat beforehand.
- Be on time. Greet your host immediately. Thank them for inviting you, compliment them on the venue or what they're wearing and then you don't hog their time anymore.
- Say goodbye to your host.
- Keep your phone on silent and in your bag.
- Stay away from drama.
- Never stay until the end.


- Weddings.
- Funeral.
- Theatre.
- Holy places.
- Job interviews.
- Tik tok.
- Upscale restaurants.


- Respond within 24 hours.
- Don't overshare. Don't share private details. Aim for balance when it comes to sharing awareness.
- Don't give unsolicited advice.
- Don't be a typo police.
- Ask permission from friends before posting pictures of  them. Don't post bad pictures of others. Don't facetune only yourself.
- Ask permission before taking any footage of someone or their homes.
- Think before filming in public places.


1. Don't post provocative pictures.
2. Don't overshare your love life or partner online.
3. Don't post passive aggressive quotes.
4. Don't post pictures with cigarettes & alcohol.
5. Don't post on social media when you're drunk.
6. Don't brag.
7. Don't be a drama queen.
8. Don't post when you're in a bad mood.
10. Don't post content in low light.


Don't use social media to impress people;
use it to impact people.

Dave Willis

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