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Good Ambassadorial Manners and Etiquette
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An Ambassador's Etiquette and Manners *TOP GOOD MANNERS* Say "Please ," "Thank you," "You're welcome," "May I...?" and "Excuse me." Look people in the eye. Clean up after yourself. Respect adults. Wait your turn to speak. Don't interrupt. Write thank-you notes. Treat people better than you would like to be treated. Use good table manners. (Wait to begin, chew with your mouth closed; stay at the table until everyone is finished, etc.) Give people a firm handshake. Show compassion towards others. Respond when spoken to. Be thoughtful about opening doors and offering your seat to others. Listen when others speak. Show special consideration to guests. Say "Yes" rather than "Yeah." Don't say hurtful things. Think before speaking. Respect the property of others. Respect the privacy of others. Use good telephone manners. *Rude and Offensive Behaviors* Not using "Please" or "Thank you." Spitting, burping, and belching. Displaying too much affection. Use of obscene language or obscene gestures. Talking back to adults; including the "eye roll." Littering. Inconsiderate behaviors. Teasing others. Walking in-groups on narrow sidewalks without moving aside so others may pass. Playing loud music. Acting "rowdy." Pushing and shoving in lines. Letting doors close in other people's faces. Not observing boundaries regarding another's personal space needs. Not respecting people's differences/ Writing on other people's property. Embarrassing and insulting one another. Interrupting conversations. Wearing a hat/cap indoors. Whining!!!!!!!! Leaving messes lying around for others to step around or clean up. Calling people names. Not appreciating the value of money or items.
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