There is no second chance to spoil the first impression. So goes the unwritten rule of diplomats. Meet, as we know, by their looks. But the dress is beautiful and tasteful - this is not all what it takes to make a good first impression.
No less important, for example, literate speech, and respect for the basic rules of etiquette, which is immediately evident who is in front of you. Etiquette - the language of mutual respect. And if you want to speak the same language with people who respect themselves and others, such knowledge is necessary.
Let's begin with greetings.There are certain rules that violate considered bad form. So, the first man to greet a woman, younger in age and position with the senior.
But the hand of the man holds the first woman and the older (by post or by age) younger. In this case, the status is more important than sex. Man-President can lend a hand to the woman minister and a woman professor at the senior docent-age woman. At the same time it sets the tone in a handshake woman: she takes his hand and the man hands. Posted woman hand man can, like shake and kiss.
At the same time, regardless of gender, status and age, if you entered the room, you must first say hello to the audience. You should also welcome a stranger to you, if you greeted him your companion.
For anyone in need to go to the "you" over the age of 12 years. Also, this form of treatment is required for service. You will immediately lose the respect of others if you become a "stick" to the driver, a waiter or a maid.
Do not remove the headdress in the room a man can only be, if so instructed his religion. A woman can afford a hat and gloves, as well as relevant but not a winter hat and mittens.
Dry open umbrella - bad form. It is necessary to hang in the form of a closed or put in a special stand.
Take place in the theater or the cinema, as well as a conference room you need to face the sitting. The first man in a pair of runs.
Topics that are improper to speak in unfamiliar company: politics, religion, income, health, personal life. Also, do not discuss the "behind" mutual friends.
Glasses with drinks at the reception is better to keep in the left hand to the right to remain dry, warm and ready to handshake.All glasses, including a glass of champagne, the leg can hold only a waiter, the rest of the bottom of the bowl. Another piece of advice: choose snacks that do not need to nibble.
Moveton inform the audience that you are on a diet, do not eat any food or drink, or practice a certain power system.Just silently choose what suits you.
Put a bag or briefcase on the floor, a small handbag - on his knees, The clutch can be put on the table.
And finally, use these rules not only during meetings with interesting people, but also for everyday life. "Gold" installation diplomats reads: "Even if you're alone in the room - behave as if someone is watching you."
And be sure to take a look and save yourself rules of etiquette and table serving him, we drew up in the easy-to-memorize the table.And check out the special section, which is called Children's etiquette.Are attached to the culture of your child from the cradle!
