# data[].attributes.headline
Social etiquette                                                        

# data[].attributes.subject
Social etiquette                                                        

# data[].attributes.body
Srivathsan
~ Holding a decent conversation
~ Expressing points and opinions in a polite manner
~ Smart phone etiquette
~ Being invited to social gatherings
~ Admitting mistakes

How to hold a decent conversation:
Firstly, avoid talking about controversial issues and politics. Secondly, always try to agree with the other party but try not to sit like a bag of hammers while the other guy rambles on incessantly about topics which could put a rabid Chihuahua to sleep. Thirdly, Try showing interest in even the most boring of topics (e.g. a guy's hobby of watching cheese age). And, lastly try not to answer Yes or no but elaborate on your points so that the other person doesn't get the impression that he is boring but not to the extent that it becomes
a monologue. So in summary, balance is the key.

How to express points and opinions in a polite manner:
The last thing anybody wants to do is to express their views in what appears to be a boorish and uncivilized manner. This might seem perfectly right inside the person's head but seems awkward and outright insolent while saying it. (e.g. The doctor says," Hmmm... This is hard to diagnose. It might take a while."
Patient is late for event and replies," I don't have all day you quack!")
So in summary, Say everything you can in a calm and collected way because it is sometimes not what you say that makes an impression on others but how you say it.

Smart phone etiquette:
Never post things which you think might inflict emotional hurt on others. Things which you post online are stored in servers and are never deleted or erasable. While on a call with anybody, always be aware of your surroundings. To many people having a smartphone encases them in a pod of "non-existence" and that they their smartphone and the guy on the other end of the line are the only things which exist. But actually they go around bumping into people, holding up queues and smashing recklessly into expensive items and not bothering to pay or apologize. So in summary, think about others and not just your smartphone for the impression on others is left by your behavior and not by your smartphone.

# data[].attributes.headline
What is Social Etiquette?                                                       ~ Kevin ~

# data[].attributes.subject
What is Social Etiquette?                                                       ~ Kevin ~

# data[].attributes.body
Basic Social Etiquette
1. Have good manners
2. Be on time
3. Have personal space

Conversation
4. Conversation
– Learn how to hold a decent conversation, with back-and-forth dialogue. Never monopolize a discussion, or you may find yourself stuck in a corner trying to figure out why others are walking a wide berth around you.
5. Don't gossip
– Never gossip. Not only is it bad form, if word ever got back to the person you were talking about, you can pretty much be assured you’ll be the subject of the next gossip session.
6. People's names
– Everyone has one, and most people appreciate your effort to learn their names if you spend more than a minute or two talking with them. This applies to social and business contacts.
7. Cell phones
– In a nutshell, use your cell phone sparingly in public. No one else wants to listen in on a private conversation or wait while you text someone the latest Internet joke.
8. Email
– Think before you hit “send.” Most electronic mail can never be taken back.
9. Social media
– Facebook, Twitter, and other social media are part of most people’s lives. Remember that not only can your friends see what you post, others can repost, share, or retweet anything you put out there.
10. Don't ask rude questions
– We have all gotten them. There are ways to deal with them and not come across as snarky.

Business
11. Business relationships
– Knowing how to form and maintain business relationships can provide job security and a healthy bottom line.
12. Proper attire
– Know how to dress in any situation.
13. Getting ahead
– Learn what is expected in order to get ahead in your business.
14. Office cubicles
– Cubicle-dwelling can be trying during the best of times. Knowing how to work closely with others is essential for anyone in an office.
15. Shaking hands
– A decent handshake can give someone a good first impression, and we all know that you only have one shot at that.
16. Business gifts
– It’s always fun to give someone a gift to celebrate a special occasion, a promotion, or a job well done. Make sure your gift is appropriate to the setting and occasion.
17. Acknowledge others
– When someone comes up with a brilliant idea or does something others need to know about, be the first to congratulate him or her. Do this in meetings or in front of the boss to show that you are a team player.

# data[].attributes.body
What is Social Etiquette?
- Social Etiquette involve how you behave in public with friends and strangers, whether you are at someone's home or in a restaurant.

Basic social etiquette rules:

Always be on time for dates and get-togethers. Showing up late is rude and shows a lack of respect for other people’s time.

Never interrupt the other person

# data[].attributes.headline
Similarities in dining etiquette between Chinese and Western cultures                                                                     ~ Kevin ~

# data[].attributes.subject
Similarities in dining etiquette between Chinese and Western cultures                                                                     ~ Kevin ~

# data[].attributes.body
1. You can’t put your elbow on the table.
2. Don’t talk with anyone when your mouth full with food.
3. It is considered impolite for a person to put his elbows on the table or to talk with foods in his mouth.

# data[].attributes.headline
Differences in dining etiquette between Chinese and Western cultures                                                                     ~ Kevin ~

# data[].attributes.subject
Differences in dining etiquette between Chinese and Western cultures                                                                     ~ Kevin ~

# data[].attributes.body
Western
-Eating-
1. Westerners usually enjoy individual servings.
2. Westerners cook food in big pieces and serve it with knives and forks for cutting it up.

3. Westerners usually eat filleted fish, and meat with whole bones, or no bones.

4. Western salads, or just boiling vegetables in water, are virtually unknown in China.
-Utensils-

5. The westerners use silverware such as forks, knives and soup spoons, which are made of stainless steel.
-Seating Arrangement-
6. Westerners common like right as honourable.
7. The western custom is that the host will sit at one end of the table.
-Table-
8. The dinner table for the west are mostly rectangle.
-Serving of food-
9. The westerners serve a dinner by courses and one course, or plate, is served after another, and each person has his own choice  or portion of his foods served separately.

Chinese
-Eating-

1. Chinese usually eat communally and share their dishes with others.
2. Chinese cooks chop everything into bite size pieces, thus people don't need knives to cut it, and just pick up their food with chopsticks.
3.  Chinese usually don't remove bones, and just cut them and the meat into pieces. They cook fish whole.
4. Chinese always cook vegetables — frying, stewing, boiling, and steaming — sometimes with soy sauce, ginger, and garlic.
-Utensils-
5. Chinese use chopsticks and soup spoons (made of porcelain).
-Seating Arrangement-
6. Chinese considered left is an importance place than right.
7. The eastern custom is that the host will sit facing the door.
-Table-
8. The dinner table for Chinese are round.
-Serving of food-
9. Chinese culture has the foods served very much at the same time and they are not served separately to each individually.

# data[].attributes.body
Chinese dining etiquette
- probably the most important part of Chinese dining etiquette is searing arrangement.

-If the guest of honor or most senior member is not seated, other people are not allowed to be seated. If he hasn’t eaten, others should not begin to eat. When making toasts, the first toast is made from the seat of honor and continuing down the order of prominence.

-pay attention to table manners and practice good dining habits.

-Let older people eat first, or if you hear an elder say "let's eat", you can start to eat. You should not steal a march on the elders.

-When helping yourself to the dishes, you should take food first from the plates in front of you rather than those in the middle of the table or in front of others. It's bad manners to use your chopsticks to burrow through the food and "dig for treasure" and keep your eyes glued to the plates.

-Concentrate on the meal and your companions. Watching television, using your phone, or carrying on some other activity while having a meal is considered a bad habit.

# data[].attributes.body
Me: Western
Mabelle: Chinese
Regina:
Hao Rui:
Sri:
pls type ur choice above.

# data[].attributes.body
What are the Dos and Don'ts of Dining Etiquette?
DOS
Place your napkin on your lap. When using it, blot and do not wipe.
Keep in pace with everyone, do not dawdle and do not race.
Keep your elbows off the table.
Have a pleasant conversation with others, do not talk about anything that may offend others and destroy their appetite.
Cover your mouth when you sneeze, yawn or burp. Say 'Excuse me!"
Cut one bite at a time and put only a spoonful into your mouth.
Chew with your mouth closed without making any noise.
Thank the person who organised the event/prepared the food.
Ask to be excused before leaving the table.
DON'TS
Do not begin a meal until the host gives a welcome, a prayer or any before dinner announcements.
Do not begin eating until everyone at your table has been served their food.
Do not eat off of other’s plates.
Do not pick at your teeth or put your fingers in your mouth.
Do not say, “I don’t like that” or “I hate that.”  If you do not like something say, “I wouldn’t care for  any, thank you” or “No thank you.” Do not pick up your utensils or napkin if you drop them on the restaurant floor. Just politely ask the staff for a new one.
Do not slurp your soup or blow on it.
Do not tilt or rock your chair backwards. Sit up and maintain good posture.
Do not dunk food in your drink or soup.
Do not play with the food.
Do not talk loudly.

# data[].attributes.body
Why is etiquette important?
Having etiquette shows that you are polite and it shows that you respect other people. When you have etiquette, it means that you know what appropriate behavior in appropriate times. It will help you to boost your confidence.

# data[].attributes.headline
What is dining etiquette?                                                       ~ Kevin ~

# data[].attributes.subject
What is dining etiquette?                                                       ~ Kevin ~

# data[].attributes.body
Dining etiquette is an area of etiquette which pertains to dining, whether at home or out in a restaurant. Etiquette in general is a series of suggestions and rules for behavior which are designed to ensure that people behave consistently and within the norms of politeness. Many people receive some etiquette education as they grow up from family members and teachers, and it is also possible to take classes which provide instruction in etiquette. In some communities, it is traditional to take classes, often in preparation for a debut into society.

The rules of dining etiquette are different around the world, with different countries having different norms when it comes to acceptable behavior at the table. In some cultures, for example, food is eaten with the hands, and a complex set of rules dictates how to behave at the table to avoid upsetting or offending people. Other nations may use chopsticks or silverware, each of which is accompanied by an assortment of etiquette rules which can vary by nation and utensil.

Dining etiquette addresses a wide variety of issues which can come up at the table. One is personal hygiene, an issue in a setting where people are eating because people could potentially pass diseases on to each other. Another is accepted rules of behavior when it comes to things like conversation, greeting people at the table, interacting with servers, and conversing with other diners. Other rules cover how and when to use utensils and tools, from finger bowls to forks.

The setting of a meal can have an impact on the dining etiquette which is appropriate. Meals at home tend to be more casual, for example, while meals in restaurants are more formal. When people are entertaining as opposed to eating with family and close friends, the rules of etiquette also change. Likewise, there are etiquette rules for dinner guests, whether they are visiting a friend for dinner or attending an event hosted by a head of state.

Fortunately for confused diners, there are a number of dining etiquette guidebooks. Many bookstores and libraries have a section for books on manners and etiquette which includes books providing instructions about the rules of behavior. Staff can also point patrons to specific areas of interest; for example, someone who plans to travel in Japan might want to pick up a book on Japanese etiquette, including dining etiquette, to prepare for the trip.

Observing the rules of etiquette demonstrates that someone is respectful of other people, and, when traveling, that someone respects a foreign culture. Many people find the way smoothed when they follow even basic etiquette rules, as people are more inclined to be helpful when they feel respected.