Cigar Etiquette

Warning!!! as we all see it is written in every cigarette pack "Smoking is Dangerous to Your Health" but of no effect and value to some.

Whatever is their reasons on this stuff, we should keep in mind the Golden Rule:

"Always need to be mindful of other people before we think of ourselves. You must think about how it's going to affect folks around you. Even around cigarette smokers, you have to be mindful."

Rudeness

Rudeness is exactly the opposite of etiquette: lack of consideration, courtesy and respect towards others.

Some acts of rudeness include:

1) Cutting into a checkout line at the store.
2) Speaking loudly on the cell phone, so everybody hears you.
3) Spitting on the sidewalk.
4) Treating a service provider with arrogance.
5) Not cleaning after your pet.
6) Speaking obscenities in public places.
7) Littering.
8) Smoking in non-smoking places.
9) Making cynical or sarcastic comments with the pure intention to hurt your listener.
10) Not controlling your kids.

But, how do you react to rudeness?

Do not lose your temper and always keep control of your emotions and your feelings.Remember, if you take it personal, you lose. So, don’t!

Assess the situation and don’t let rudeness be in control instead of you. With your kindness and courtesy in control, everybody wins.

Treat People like People!

Beggars, chuggers, sales assistants, market researchers etc...always treat them with a good-humoured, polite response. Even if your response is 'No' - it's worth lengthening it to 'No thank you' - most people do respect this and many will often respond in a polite manner too.

When someone asks you for money, a simple 'I can't' or 'I'm sorry' costs you nothing. Rudely stalking past or snapping costs you your dignity. Begging is often not just about asking for money, it's about asking for social recognition or interaction and who are we to deny anyone this?

Also we must remember the adage, never crap on those below you on the social ladder, because you might meet them on your way down.

On Mobile Phone

There are some circumstances where a mobile phone should not be used at all: turn the thing off or let it in silent mood for a little while. These are circumstances where the ringtone and ensuing conversation would be obtrusive, such as at a movie, concert, or church service.

There are some circumstances where using a mobile phone is fine, as long as the user thinks anyone who happens to be actually standing near them. Think of a person standing in line at the supermarket. Before s/he gets to the cash register, they may talk away. Once they get to the register, however, it's time to say 'Look, I'll call you back in a minute,' and hang up. Remember that the person standing behind the cash register is just that - a person, and should be treated as such.

As long as you don't ignore the people standing around you, and don't talk really loudly, and the conversation doesn't intrude on what you're doing, talk all you want.

Street Etiquette

With our pathways growing under the weight of pedestrians, we should all pay heed to the following...

• Don't meander along in the centre of the pavement, especially if holding hands with someone.
• Leave space for others walking faster to pass by.
• If standing talking or at a bus stop, also leave space for passers-by.
• A keep-to-the-right convention would be good to avoid those head-on encounters where you side-step in unison.
• Please don't spit or discard chewing gum on the pavement