15 general rules for more successful interaction with other people

It is imperative to be polite and respectful to others. While each culture has its own set of rules of behavior in society, there are some generally accepted laws that must be respected by absolutely every person, regardless of age, gender, nation, and so on. If you do not comply with these requirements, you will show yourself disrespectful to other people. That is why you should definitely know the basics of etiquette.

1. Never visit anyone without warning

This is obvious because your friend may not be at home, in which case you will only disturb his family. Also, he may be very busy with a certain type of activity or simply does not want you to come, because of poor health.

Be sure to warn in advance about your visit, and as early as possible so that the person has time to adjust his plans. If you appear without warning, this can definitely have unpleasant consequences. You risk even quarreling with a friend or his family.

2. Do not put the handbag on your lap

It looks incredibly unprofessional if you put the bag on a chair, table, or even on your knees. Instead, the handbag should be hung on a chair or laid on the floor if there is no free space.

This rule will especially help you when applying for a job, as an HR specialist will probably study your manners, appearance and behavior to begin with. If you follow etiquette, you can establish yourself as a good employee.

3. The right choice of clothes

Be sure to remember the dress code. If you go to the theater, put on something more festive, but not too bright and frank. An elegant black dress with high boots or straight strict pants with a plain blouse will suit. Never appear in the theater wearing jeans, a T-shirt or sneakers. It will be regarded by you as impolite.

During interviews, you should also show your best side. You should not risk it and come to the office to talk with the company director in a tracksuit. Adhere to the office strictly style: white top, dark bottom. No t-shirts with butterflies from rhinestones and torn tight pants. You should leave the best possible impression with your future employer.

4. Knock on the door in front of the entrance.

For some, this rule seems quite obvious. However, not all follow him. Be sure to knock on the door before opening it. A person can do anything. Do not take a person by surprise with your unexpected “noiseless” visit.

In addition, knocking on the door is not enough. You must also wait a couple of seconds or enter only after you hear what you were told to "Enter." This is one of the basic rules of good form. The other person may not be ready for you to enter. Perhaps he changes clothes or is engaged in activities that they would prefer to engage in alone.

5. Watch for accessories

Some people put an incredible amount of accessories on their body: on the wrist, on the fingers, on the neck, ears and so on. Diamond necklaces, jewelry, earrings, bracelets, watches, gloves, hats and stuff like that.

Do not put a ring on each finger, put on 2-3 rings if you like them so much (for example, 2 on your left hand and one on your right). Do not wear 4 gold chains around your neck - choose one thing, but not so catchy. If you have large earrings, pick up a small pendant that would not stand out against the background of earrings.

In general, keep an eye on what you wear and how much. Fashion experts do not recommend wearing more than 10 jewelry on the body.

6. Share the bill with friends

It is imperative that you do not allow your friends to pay the entire bill. Even if they offer it, politely refuse and offer to pay your share. If they continue to insist, then this is normal to allow them to pay the bill.

But you should not use the kindness or good financial position of a friend. If he at least once treated you to dinner at a restaurant, invite him to a snack next week, where you will pay for a friend.

7. Hold the door to other people whenever possible

Whenever you enter a building not one, but with another person, hold the door so that he comes in first. This is especially true for men. They must open the door for women.

It is not necessary to run into the building defiantly faster, while slamming the door in front of their face. You will spend only 3 seconds of your time if you hold the door to another person. Be more polite.

8. Driver's seat

If you are a male passenger, it is customary to get in a taxi or in a car to your friend next to the driver.

If you are a woman, it’s much more polite and respectful to sit behind the driver. There is no sexism, these are the basic rules of etiquette. In addition, if a woman is in a relationship, this will prevent unnecessary questions from his man.

9. Do not make noise in the cinema

It is not recommended to make noise and stop other viewers from watching a movie. Throughout the screening of a movie, it is best to remain silent. If you want to say something really important to your partner or friend, it is better to leave the hall and talk outside.Even a whisper can interfere with your armchair neighbors.

Eating while watching a movie is also considered bad form. Cinema is not a dining room. This is the place where people come to enjoy the movie novelty of famous directors or the game of their favorite actors. Eat before or after a session.

10. Do not ask for a price

If you liked a thing from a friend or colleague, never ask about where he bought it and for how much. This is very indecent of you. No one is required to disclose their finances and the history of their purchase. Maybe a young man gave your colleague an expensive phone, but she does not want to tell anyone about her personal life? Or doesn’t want to appear as a girl on the content? Do not create an awkward position.

At least adhere to this rule with unfamiliar people. Of course, if you have been in close contact for more than ten years and have been friends with a person for a long time, perhaps you could ask about where he bought such a lovely sweater. But also think about whether he would like to tell you about this.

11. Greet correctly

If you are at work, it is important to welcome colleagues first. The same thing applies when communicating with a client or partner. Do not wait until you are greeted first. It doesn’t matter if you have an employee who is older than you by position or younger. This general rule of etiquette does not change depending on the length of service.

However, there is one thing: if you are in a foreign territory, you should not be the first to give the first hand. Wait for your colleague to stretch it. Otherwise, the conversation may not go smoothly from the first minutes of your meeting.

12. Do not gossip with people

The worst thing you can do is gossip behind someone's back. Gossip spreads like wildfire and destroys relationships, burning all bridges. It sows seeds of hate that you better avoid. Keep your mouth shut and watch your desires if you can’t do anything about it for many years.

It is especially important not to be recognized as a gossip in the new team. Do not make your authority fall in the eyes of other people. Show yourself from the best side.

13. Smile more often when communicating with people

If you interact with a person, why not smile at him, supporting his words and showing in all appearance that you are really glad to meet? If your interlocutor does not observe a smile on your face, he may think that you are not interested in the conversation and are only waiting for it to end.

A smile usually speaks for a person. You don’t even need to open your mouth in order to compose your interlocutor. Express your emotions and your interaction will be successful. You can definitely win the heart of any person with your sincere smile.

14. Do not share other people's secrets

If someone has entrusted you with their secrets, then he trusts you. And trust is something that does not come right away. It is difficult to conquer and very easy to lose. You should not tell other people's secrets if another person does not want it. Keep this information with you.

If you go ahead and reveal other people's secrets, it will inadvertently damage your reputation and relations with someone. Even if you thought that by exposing a person in a bad light, you could defame him.

15. You should dress well in any situation.

If you are often in the company of your friends and relatives, it is very important to monitor your appearance and choose good clothes, that is, clean and in good condition.

It is good clothes that tell a person that you value him enough to come to him in a normal way. If you notice a spot on the shirt, don’t wear it, thinking that no one will notice. If you don’t have time to iron your trousers in the morning, it’s better to allot time for this, as your colleagues, partners or potential clients will be able to think of you in a bad way. At work, neatness is especially appreciated.