Importance of etiquette in all spheres of life

Etiquette and decent manners are important in every civilization of the world. Etiquette is nothing but gracious behavior that is polite and acceptable in all civil societies. Good manners can play a major role in the success and failure in all aspects of life.

There are different types of etiquettes as in business etiquette, dining etiquette, school etiquette and family etiquette and although all are related to being good mannered, there are few things that are unique to each one of these.

Family Etiquette

Home is the first place where we begin learning about etiquette and implementing them as well. This especially shows when guests are around. Anyone in the family responds better when they are asked to do something with a ‘please’ in front. Some basic family etiquette includes:

• Respect everybody’s space and belongings.
• Learn to say ‘please’, ‘thank you’ and ‘sorry’.
• Do not talk and interrupt when someone else is talking or when elders are talking.
• Respect elders and listen to what they say.
• Chewing food with the mouth closed.
• Not texting or messaging when talking to someone or while sitting together for dinner.
• Not yelling and calling names to other members of the family.

These were only the basics and there are lot of ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’ in the list when it comes to etiquette for children.

Social Etiquette

This is how you behave in public, when out with friends and when talking to strangers on the road. Social etiquette is also important when you are in a theatre or restaurant. It is important that your treat your friends and neighbors with respect as then only they will respect you back and will invite you to their parties and get-togethers.

Some basic tips include:

• To be in time in all kinds of social events especially those that have a time mentioned.
• While talking to someone, make eye contacts and do not look here and there as that would be disrespectful to the person you are talking to.
• Avoid gossiping about friends with others. And is merely because, someone in the group might think what you are gossiping about him or her behind the back.
• Never talk in between two persons.
• Keep your mobile phones off when in a theatre or movie hall.
• Help elderly and physically challenged people when you see them struggling with the door or something else.

There are The Etiquette School that provide etiquette training to children and business professionals as well.