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10 Etiquette Tips Men Should Know
By Mybrotha.COM Staff Writer - September 23, 2006
- Personal Property - If at all possible, men should refrain from touching, moving, or interferring with ones personal property. For example, you should never touch and move an unknown woman's purse -- even if it's in your way. You should also steer clear of touching clothes, vehicles, equipment, or any personal items belonging to another.
The only exceptions are having to return lost or misplaced items to their rightful owners, or if an emergency calls for your intervention. More strict rules apply to home properties such as mailboxes. Not only is opening someone's mailbox bad etiquette -- it's also illegal.
- Shaving - Men don't like to shave, but it's a necessity in certain situations. When attending such events as weddings, formal gatherings, reunions, business meetings, job interviews, etc. - your face should be stubble free. If you're venturing into an unfamiliar territory, it's best to leave that shadowy look at home. The only exceptions here, are well-trimmed beards, moustaches, or goatees.
- Coughing and Sneezing - You were probably told as a child: "Cover your mouth when you cough!". This is still good practice, but you should go one step further.
If you have a handkerchief or some tissue nearby, try sneezing or coughing directly into it and when finished -- throw it away. Serious respiratory illnesses like influenza, whooping cough, and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) are spread through airborne germs, and germs on your hands. If no tissue is available, sneeze or cough into your sleeve. This helps keep germs out of the air and off of your hands.
- Invitations - Believe it or not, there are a few occasions when you should never turn down an invite or request for attendance. Two such events are requests for funeral assistance and honoree events. If you're asked to act as a pallbearer at a funeral, or if a banquet or dinner is being held in your honor -- you should make every attempt to attend.
- What To Wear - Knowing what to wear and when to wear it is important if you want to save your reputation. There is a difference in casual, business casual, and professional dress. In reality, it all depends on the event.
If attending a day wedding, school play, or luncheon - a button-down with slacks is the way to go. A formal wedding, class reunion, job interview, or business meeting all require a button-down, tie, and slacks. Jackets and/or blazers are necessary when presenting, facilitating formal meetings, or when in a place of recognition.
Shorts of any length and t-shirts should not be worn -- even if an event is labeled as "casual". The only obvious exceptions are outdoor events such as barbecues, pool parties, and family reunions.
There you go. Those are 10 great etiquette tips that should keep you from making a total fool out of yourself. Use at least five of them, and it's likely that someone will label you as a "true gentleman".
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