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Etiquette And Ejustice Behavior In Society

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Etiquette is the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group and it is very important because it shows other people respect and consideration. It also makes them happy that we are with them. Without proper etiquette, people would act less like people, and more like animals. Being polite and courteous means considering how others are feeling, which can mean the difference between success and failure between many aspects of life.
The basics of proper etiquette, surely everyone has heard. Some examples of basic proper etiquette are taking your elbows off the table if they make the table rock, putting your napkin in your lap, using the flatware beginning from the farthest from the plate, and of course, do not chew with your mouth full. Other examples that should be practiced more are arriving on time, keeping personal space, and acting like a gentleman/lady.
In one culture, what may be excellent etiquette, may be shocking in another. Etiquette evolves within culture. For example, in Hausa culture, eating while standing is seen as offensively casual and ill-mannered, insulting the host ad showing lack of respect for the food is known as "eating with the devil." In China, taking the last item of food without offering it to others first is insulting to the host's generosity.
Communicating also involves etiquette because a successful business relies on communication in order to establish partnerships and market to

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