Etiquette rules for girls

Knowing and following the basic rules of etiquette will help every woman or young girl to feel confident in any society in any circumstances. The lady is always visible - she is sophisticated, refined and well-mannered, it is pleasant to talk with her, she is welcome at any party.

We often associate the word “etiquette” 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 work team. A young girl should demonstrate her manners and good breeding in relations with a young man, him and her parents. This can even include friendly chatter with a girlfriend, who, it turns out, must also obey special rules.

To embark on the path of "becoming a lady," you must first learn to monitor your emotions. Nowadays, many girls are used to vigorously express their overwhelming feelings. Restraint and modesty - these are the main distinguishing features that highlight the true ladyand it doesn’t matter whether it is the joy of meeting a girlfriend or the indignation of an unfair incident.

Learning to hide your emotions is a very important stage in the process of learning good manners.No need to come up with excuses for yourself that at that moment it was impossible to keep silent or outwardly remain indifferent to the situation - for sure the problem will be solved soon, but it is much more difficult to restore a damaged reputation.

There is a set of rules that will help to avoid awkward moments in life situations that every girl gets into every day.

• Having met a familiar person on the street, be sure to greet him. Consider the degree of closeness of your relationship. Do not show excessive emotions too loudly and violently or try to call out a friend across the street, just meet your eyes and nod to each other.
• Avoid snacking while on the street. Firstly, there is a high probability of choking, and secondly, you can accidentally stain a random passer-by. This also applies to meals in stores 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, step aside from the main crowd - your negotiations should not be in the public domain.
• Do not sort things out in public if you do not want to get the judgment of others.

• Do not fight with strangers. If you have made a remark, even unfair, it is better to apologize or keep silent. Remember that you are a real lady.
• Try not to be late for meetings, come on time if you were invited to visit. Punctuality is an elementary rule of decency, which any woman must observe. If, contrary to everything, you understand that you are not in time, be sure to call in advance and warn how much you will be late.
• Watch your posture and gestures during the conversation. Your movements should be restrained, flowing, feminine, should not attract attention and shock.
• Makeup girls must match the setting. During the day and at work, it is better to choose neutral makeup of natural tones, but the evening social event allows you to apply bright lipstick and shadows with sparkles.

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 attend all social events, make new friends.

Increasingly, meetings of any format are held in the restaurant. To prove himself in the best way, to show his 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, method of serving, time of preparation of the dish.
• Check out the specifics of the institution. If you come to a Chinese restaurant, do not order European dishes.
• Behind the table, keep a low profile, always remember the pose (do not fall apart on a chair) and gestures (in no case do not swing your fork!), Speak loudly. Remember - you are not alone in a restaurant.
• If your waiter brought your order earlier than the others, do not immediately grab the fork with a knife. In this case, you need to wait until each table appears on the table.

• Immediately before eating, lay a napkin on your lap. So she will always be at hand, and you will keep your clothes clean.
• If something fell off the table (appliance, napkin), do not focus on this. Just call the waiter, he will bring you everything you need.
• Hold the fork with the knife correctly in your left and right hand, respectively. Try not to swap cutlery.If the side dish is loose, help the knife fill the fork.
• Work with your own spoon if your meal includes the first course. So you keep your clothes clean.
• If you cannot chew a piece, gently bring the napkin to your lips and discreetly remove it.

One of the most important aspects of any woman’s life is relationships with men. The beautiful half of the population always blames that there are no real gentlemen in nature, but the girls themselves do not differ in 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 vigorously express your emotions - do not forget about restraint.
• Do not sort things out and do not argue with your gentleman in public. Kissing passionately is also not worth it.
• Do not be too intrusive. Even if the relationship is going through a “candy-bouquet” period, you should not often call or write messages to your partner. Only one call from a woman should occur in three to four calls from a man.
• One should not be too indifferent and arrogant. This will be perceived as disrespect and repel a potential partner.
• With pleasure let the man look after you, but do not wait and do not demand when, for example, they 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 a demonstration of the superiority of mind and wealth, belong to the strong half. Time changes, and the scales gradually equalize. For instance, in modern society it is considered acceptable if a lady pays her half of the bill herself or is the first to get acquainted with a man who is interested in her.

Speaking competently and politely is one of the most important qualities of the modern world. In the digital age, men and women lose this important skill, conversation is impoverished, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain conversation.

They say: "They are greeted by clothes, but escorted by the mind." In fact, for a woman it would be more correct: “They are greeted by clothes, and escorted by the way she behaves and speaks in society”. A well-educated person with a correct understanding of the culture of behavior always inspires approval.

Any communication always begins with a greeting:

• There is a certain sequence that should be followed during the greeting: the younger ones are always the first to greet the elders in a respectful manner, the men greet the women, the one who is late - the one who is waiting for him, who has entered the room, those who are already gathered in it, the one who goes - the one who is standing.
• When a couple, a man and a woman, meet a lonely lady, the woman who has an escort is the first to say hello.
• If during a walk a man greets a man unfamiliar to a woman, the woman should also greet him.
• If a girl is invited to a banquet event, then, having entered the room, she must first say hello to everyone immediately, and after sitting at the table, with neighbors on both sides.
• A girl can greet a man with a nod of the head, and during a handshake - do not remove the glove, only if this is not a meeting with an elderly person.A handshake is a purely feminine initiative.

The words of greeting have been familiar to everyone since childhood: “hello”, “good afternoon”, “good morning” or “good evening”. Among your close friends and comrades, more free options are acceptable, for example, “hello”. Say the words clearly and clearly, don't crumple the endings.

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 needs to introduce her friends. The etiquette rules in this case are simple:

• The man himself must take the initiative and present himself to the girl.
• The youngest in age or position are the first to represent the eldest.
• At first they represent a less familiar person, only then their friend (given that they are of the same age and position).
• If at a given time a woman is alone, then she is the first to appear to a couple or group of people.
• In the case when it is necessary to introduce two heterosexual people, you should first contact a woman and give her the name of a man.
• At a social event, it is desirable for a woman to be introduced to this or that guest by the owners or mutual acquaintances.
• If a seated man is represented to someone, then he must stand up. It is permissible for a woman not to get up only if she is not introduced to a lady who is much older than her.
• After the presentation, you should greet a new acquaintance and, preferably, shake hands. A woman can start a short, distant conversation.

Conversation in secular society is also governed by etiquette:

• Watch your intonation. Speech should not be fast, but not extended. Speak calmly, softly. 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 contact a person who is standing away from you, just go to him. Shouting and talking loudly through other people is unacceptable.
• Avoid hints, dubious jokes in your speech - not everyone can understand specific humor or hidden subtext.

Long gone are the days when a woman could only do housework and take care of herself, children and her husband. In the modern world, the importance of gender is being erased, more and more leading positions are held by the fair sex. 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 timing of tasks.
• It is not necessary to discuss working issues in a personal conversation, as well as send internal documents of the organization.
• Do not gossip behind colleagues.
• Dress in accordance with the organization's dress code.
• In business correspondence do not use "slang" expressions, abbreviations, except for generally accepted ones. Always start with a greeting, and end with a list of regalia.

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