WHAT IS ETIQUETTE & HOW CAN IT HELP ME?
What is it and what is it good for?
et·i·quette / ˈedəkət,ˈedəˌket/
noun the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group.
synonyms: protocol, manners, accepted behavior, rules of conduct, decorum, good form; courtesy, propriety, formalities, nice
Besides teaching which fork to use for the salad course and what dress to choose for cocktail receptions, etiquette covers much broader issues. Basic etiquette rules can help at casual picnics, on the phone, at company holiday parties, online, and at wedding receptions. Politeness works everywhere, all the time. At home, your good manners help everyone in your family develop self-esteem. In the office, good manners stimulate others to work well with you.
As Thomas Sowell said, “Politeness and consideration for others is like investing pennies and getting dollars back.”