Whether it is taking turns at home to read the morning newspaper or folding the newspaper magazine, it is a sign of decorum or etiquette. A person who regards minute details is surely liked by many. When we go to a party well dressed, it does good to our self esteem and it is also a mark of respect that we show for the hosts. Being appropriately dressed at a function signals, ‘You are important’ in so many ways. These are the norms of being accepted by the society.
There are guides who are experts in the field of grooming and well aware of the ground rules in different spheres about etiquette. Guidance for kid’s etiquette is done at a basic level in all schools. Observing discipline is also a prelude for better behavior in public. Children learn etiquettes very well and imbibe the skills early. They distinguish between good and bad behavior in advance and program themselves to attune to decorum.
Manners for telephone include speaking well and coherently. Using greetings and avoiding distractions keeps the talks crisp and focused. While casual conversation displays your interest in a robust way, it is better to speak in private when you wish to speak in escalated tones. Using good and decent language is a general gesture of good respectable behavior and does much to your image.
There is decorum to be maintained during religious functions. Watching and minding children during the priest’s chants or sermon is vital and hence this adds to the etiquette lists. Though small children cannot be controlled excessively it is better to mind them and maintain distance till the service is over. While taking blessings too, etiquettes about following a queue and wiping the hands with a tissue are essential. Generally speaking hygiene is a primary virtue to be noted as manners in a person.
Dressing immaculately to a business meeting, using specific standards of corporate dressing calls for a business like approach which is appreciated as corporate etiquettes. Handshakes are also a part of manners. The extending of your palm signifies confidence and expresses trust. Table manners are a huge sign of manners. Though manners can be learnt, it is important to adhere to instructions or behavior of the host and imitate the same. There are specific manners while eating continental food, Chinese cuisine and Indian breads. A general awareness and tidy rules are more than enough to project a good image.
There are etiquettes to be followed in a movie hall, bus stand queues, foreign traveling and while meeting new business contacts. Daily manners call for being well informed, knocking on the door if it is locked and general grooming methods for both men and women. Hygiene habits, safety and verbal polite manners can be taught to children from the time they are able to speak so that they learn it at the earliest and display their best natural behavior at all times.