Etiquette rules for men: good manners and culture of communication

The image of a young man brought up consists not only of the ability to behave well in relation to a woman. It is certainly good to open the door to the lady, to let her pass in front of you, or to help carry a heavy bag, but the rules of etiquette for men do not end there. Polite speech, a culture of behavior, a well-chosen suit, and much more are also an integral part.

In the old films about the privileged part of society, we can often observe how when a lady enters a room, the male half of the hall immediately rises from their seats. And only after the girl gets comfortable anywhere, the rules of conduct for gentlemen allow them to return to their seats.

There are 14 basic rules of conduct for men in relation to women that every self-respecting modern young man should know:

• On the street, a young man must accompany the lady, walking to the left of her. On the right side, only the military have the right to go in order to salute if necessary.
• If the girl stumbled or slipped, the man is bound to hold her by the elbow. Although in real circumstances, the choice is the lady.
• Good manners do not allow to smoke with a lady, only after her consent.
• A real man always lets the lady forward, having previously opened the door for her.
• When ascending or descending from the steps, the young man is obliged to support his companion if necessary, for this he is a few steps away from her.
• At the entrance to the elevator, the man must first enter it, and at the exit - first pass the girl.

• The first young man to get out of the car, who, bypassing the car, opens the passenger side door, giving the lady a hand. If a man is a driver of transport, he is obliged to open the front passenger door and help the lady to sit down. In case the gentleman is also a passenger, he needs to sit in the back seat with his companion. It should be remembered that while the girl first gets into the car, then a man beside her.
• Going into the room, the man helps the lady to take off his coat, and leaving him should help him to put it on.
• In the modern world, a young man is not supposed to find a sitting place if a woman is standing.
• According to etiquette, a young man needs to come to a meeting earlier than the ladies, so as not to put her in an uncomfortable situation if she is late. In case of emergency, you should notify the girl about this and apologize to her.

• Every woman man is obliged to help carry large bags or any voluminous items. They do not include women's handbags, as well as small coats and coats, not counting the case if the lady is not able to carry her own things because of her state of health.
• The main mistake of a young person when communicating with someone is to cross their arms, as well as shuffling something in their hands. This is considered a sign of disrespect to the opponent.
• When going to a restaurant, the gentleman first comes in to the head waiter to make the right conclusions about who invited whom and who will pay the bill. When a large number of people first enter the one who will pay and is the initiator of the invitation. In the case of a pair of doormen, the first girl enters the restaurant. Following this, a man must find an unallocated place.
• Being in the company, the young man with the girl is forbidden to speak on frank topics, it is better to choose light unobtrusive subjects for discussion.

The main thing in the wardrobe of a modern intelligent man is not a strict suit and tie, but the overall picture. In other words - harmony. Do not overdo it with accessories. Total should be in moderation. A tie or bow tie should match the overall color scheme. The shirt must be chosen lighter than the suit or give preference to the universal white color. A bright accent should not be cufflinks or a tie clip.

Those who want to emphasize their status or material wealth by supplementing the image with massive accessories and jewelry can achieve the opposite result.

As for the male hairstyle, the masked bald patches look awkward. It is not recommended to paint over gray hair. When attending public events, men should shave smoothly. Only small mustaches and beards are allowed.

The appearance of shoes is also one of the most important in the image of a gentleman. Shoes or shoes must be kept in proper form. Shoes made of varnish should be worn only when necessary. For business meetings and dates, suede or leather shoes will suit your needs.

Having a little understood with clothes, it is necessary to pass to norms of behavior in the sphere of business. Another important factor when communicating with a business partner is not only the appearance, but even the smell. It is necessary to give preference to perfumes not with a pungent smell, but softer and lighter, closer to the natural.

But, above all, business etiquette is how you behave during negotiations and meetings. For example, when entering the elevator, people are skipped by the position above. The same goes for greetings. Subordinates, according to business ethics, should greet the leaders first.

A person working in the field of business should acquire business cards, as it is much more convenient than spending time searching for a piece of paper to write contact information. The design of the business card should be simple, without unnecessary details, only brief information about the owner (company name, position held, F. I. O., telephone number).

It should learn to prepare for the meeting in advance: it is better to make a list of necessary questions the day before This will significantly shorten the meeting time, which will show your business competence.

It happens that an unfamiliar girl can sit at an event at the table on the right side. The rules of conduct in this case prescribe to care for the lady, to ensure that her glass and plate are not empty, regardless of the level of acquaintance. It is necessary to help move the chair if the girl wants to leave the table, and when she returns, do the same.

Ugly in a conversation to interrupt a girl, you should strongly support the conversation. Etiquette does not welcome increased gesticulation, as well as crossing hands on the chest or folding them into pockets. In no case should you poke fingers at people and laugh or discuss loudly at someone. Subject to the above rules of conduct, any man will be able to endear himself to the right people and easily win the heart of the lady she likes.

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