Rules of etiquette for girls

Knowing and adhering to the basic rules of etiquette will help every woman or young girl to feel confident in any society under any circumstances. A lady is always visible - she is refined, sophisticated and well-mannered, it is pleasant to have a conversation with her, she is desired at any party.

Very often, the word “etiquette” is associated with how, for example, to properly set the table, which glass to use for wine, and which for water, how to dress for a particular social event. But this concept is broader, it covers all the spectra of a woman’s life.

Etiquette is also how to behave in public transport and how to organize communication in a working team. A young girl should demonstrate her manners and good manners in relations with the young man, him and her parents. This may even include friendly chatter with a friend who, it turns out, must also obey special rules.

To embark on the path of "becoming a lady", first of all you need to learn to follow your emotions. Nowadays, many girls are accustomed to violently express their overwhelming feelings. Restraint and modesty - these are the main distinguishing features that highlight the true lady.and it doesn’t matter whether it’s the joy of meeting a girlfriend or outrage from an unfair event.

Learning to hide your emotions is a very important stage in the process of learning good manners. There is no need to invent excuses for yourself that at that moment it was impossible to remain silent or outwardly remain indifferent to the situation - surely the problem will soon be solved itself, but restoring a damaged reputation is much more difficult.

There is a set of rules that will help avoid awkward moments in life situations, in which every girl falls day by day.

• Having met on the street a familiar person, be sure to greet him. Consider the degree of closeness of your relationship. You should not show excessive emotions too loudly and violently or try to call a friend across the street, just meet his eyes and nod at each other.
• Avoid snacking on the go. First, there is a high chance of choking, and second, inadvertently, you may get dirty bystanders. This also applies to eating in shops or other public places not intended for this.
• During a telephone conversation, make sure that your voice is not too loud. If this is not possible, move away from the main crowd of people - your negotiations should not be made public.
• Do not find out the relationship in public, if you do not want to get the conviction of others.

• Do not engage in skirmishes with strangers. If you made a remark, even unfair, it is better to apologize or to keep silent. Remember that you are a real lady.
• Try not to be late for meetings, to arrive on time if you are invited to visit. Punctuality is an elementary rule of decency that any woman must abide by.If, in spite of everything, you understand that you do not have time - be sure to call in advance and warn you how long you will be delayed.
• Watch your posture and gestures during the conversation. Your movements should be restrained, smooth, feminine, should not attract attention and shock.
• Makeup girls must match the setting. During the daytime and at work it is better to choose neutral color cosmetics of natural tones, but the evening social event allows you to apply bright lipstick and glitter shades.

Our life is not limited to ordinary everyday life, when you just need to behave within the framework of generally accepted norms of behavior. A young girl in the modern world is trying to comprehend all spheres of life, to visit all social events, to make new acquaintances.

Increasingly, meetings of any format are held in a restaurant. To show your best side, to show your awareness and good education, follow the basic rules that are easy to remember:

• A trip to the restaurant begins with a study of the menu and making an order. Do not be afraid to ask the waiter, for example, about the ingredients, the way of serving, the time of cooking.
• Get acquainted with the specifics of the institution. If you come to a Chinese restaurant, do not order European dishes.
• At the table, keep a low profile, always remember the posture (do not fall apart on the chair) and gestures (in no case swing the fork!), Do not speak loudly. Remember - you are not alone in the restaurant.
• If your order the waiter brought earlier than others, do not immediately grab the fork with a knife. In this case, you need to wait until each person has plates on the table.

• Immediately before eating, place a napkin on your lap. So she will always be on hand, and you keep your clothes clean.
• If something fell from the table (appliance, napkin), do not focus on this attention. Just call the waiter, he will bring you everything you need.
• Hold the fork with the knife correctly, in the left and right hand, respectively. Try not to swap cutlery. If the garnish is crumbly, help the knife fill the fork.
• Spoon yourself if your meal includes the first course. So you keep your clothes clean.
• If some piece fails to chew, then gently bring the napkin to his lips and quietly remove it.

One of the most important aspects of any woman’s life is relationships with men. A beautiful half of the population always blames the fact that there are no real gentlemen left in nature, but even the girls themselves are not distinguished by the presence of good manners.

There are several basic rules of etiquette in dealing with men:

• Defiant behavior always repels others, especially men, at any stage in the development of relationships. Remember that a woman should always remain a mystery and understatement, so do not violently express your emotions - do not forget about restraint.
• Do not find out the relationship and do not argue with your beau in public. Passionately kissing is also not worth it.
• Do not be too intrusive. Even if the relationship is experiencing a “candy-bouquet” period, you should not often call or write messages to a partner. Only one woman’s call should be between three and four calls from the man’s side.
• Too indifferent and arrogant girl, too, should not be. This will be perceived as disrespect and alienate the potential partner.
• With pleasure, let a man take care of you, but do not wait and do not demand when, for example, you open the door or give you flowers.

In the traditional sense, etiquette between a man and a woman is supported by patriarchal principles, where all strength and power, as well as demonstration of the superiority of mind and consistency belong to a strong half. Time changes, and the scales are gradually equalized. For example, in modern society, it is considered acceptable if a lady pays her half of the bill herself or first goes to get acquainted with the man who is interested in her.

Competently and politely speaking is one of the most important qualities of the modern world. In the digital age, men and women lose this important skill, the conversation becomes impoverished, it becomes more difficult to keep the conversation going.

They say: "Meet on clothes, and escorted by the mind." In fact, for a woman it would be more correct to: “They meet each other by their clothes, but are escorted by the way she behaves and speaks in society”. A well-bred person with a correct understanding of the culture of behavior always causes approval.

Any communication always begins with a greeting:

• There is a certain sequence, which must be guided during the greeting: the younger ones are always the first to greet elders in a respectful manner, men greet women, the one who is late - the one who expects him, who enters the room - those who are already in it, going who is worth
• When a couple, a man and a woman, meet a lonely standing lady, the woman who has an escort greets them first.
• If during a walk a man greeted a person unfamiliar to a woman, the woman should also greet him.
• If a girl is invited to a feast event, then, having entered the room, she must first greet everyone at once, and after sitting down at the table - with neighbors on both sides.
• A girl can greet a man with a nod of her head, and during a handshake - not to take off her glove, only if this is not a meeting with an elderly person. A handshake is a purely female initiative.

The words of greeting are familiar to everyone from childhood: “hello”, “good afternoon”, “good morning” or “good evening”. Among their close friends and comrades, freer options, such as “hello”, are permissible. Speak the words clearly and clearly, do not crumple the end.

The beginning of any relationship begins with the stage of dating. Often, such situations require that the girl be introduced to a stranger, or she herself must introduce her buddies. The rules of etiquette in this case are simple:

• A man must himself take the initiative and repose a girl.
• Younger by age or position are the first to be eldest.
• At first they represent a less familiar person, only then their friend (given that they are of the same age and position).
• If a woman is alone at a given time, then she is the first to appear as a couple or group of people.
• In the case when it is necessary to introduce two people of different sexes, you should first contact the woman and give her the name of the man.
• At a social event, it is desirable for a woman to be presented to a particular guest by the hosts or mutual friends.
• If a sitting man is represented to someone, then he must stand up. It is permissible for a woman not to rise from her seat only if she is not presented to a lady who is much older than her.
• After the presentation, you should greet the new acquaintance and, preferably, shake hands. A woman can start a short, detached conversation.

Conducting a conversation in a secular society is also governed by the rules of etiquette:

• Watch your intonation. Speech should not be fast, but not stretched. Speak calmly, quietly. Your tone should be cheerful and friendly.
• Do not use incorrect phrases and "slang" expressions.
• Do not start conversations on inappropriate topics - politics, religion.
• Never delve into the topic. In society, they always talk about everything a little bit, but in general - about nothing.
• Do not interrupt the interlocutor, but at the same time demonstrate interest and participation in the story.
• If you want to appeal to a person who is far away from you, just go to him. Shouting loudly and talking through other people is unacceptable.
• Avoid in your speech hints, doubtful jokes - not everyone can understand the specific humor or hidden subtext.

Long gone are the days when a woman could only do housework and care for herself, children and her husband. In the modern world, the meaning of gender is becoming obliterated; more and more often, women in leadership positions are occupied by women. So that a girl can build a career, achieve respect, have a good income, she should learn the basics of business ethics.

• The most important principle of business relations is punctuality. It is unacceptable not only to be late for work, but also to delay the deadlines for the execution of tasks.
• It is not necessary to discuss working questions in person and also to send the internal documents of the organization.
• Do not gossip behind your colleagues.
• Dress in accordance with the dress code set up in your organization.
• In business correspondence do not use "slang" expressions, abbreviations, except the generally accepted ones. Always start the letter with a greeting, and finish it with a list of regalia.

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