Are you rude and don’t even know it?
Time-stressed Americans, especially those traveling, increasingly exhibit behaviors that others find boorish and annoying.
Most of us don’t even realize that we are being rude, or we simply need a reminder of what most American’s consider to be the “unspoken rules of everyday behavior.”
Author Nelly Odessa explores this issue in her new book 99 Unspoken Rules of Social Etiquette: Are you rude and don’t even know it?
This easy-to-read guide is a terrific refresher for everyone, especially those who travel frequently.
Most of these “rules” are basic common sense, which doesn’t always happen so commonly today.
After interviewing a wide range of people coast to coast, Odessa created her “rules” based on the feedback of most common offensive behavior. The range of “rules” covered includes eating at buffets, umbrella usages, driving in the proper lane, using the escalator and being a good guest.
When reading this book, you will be reminded to give up your seat to elderly and disabled passengers and that personal grooming should be kept personal
Even if your manners are impeccable, and you always display common sense, a quick review of the book may remind you of a few areas for improvement.
Or, you might find an area or two where you disagree with Odessa, as we did with her “Serve it up” rule regarding wine or edible items that a guest brings to your party. We often bring wine as a gift to the host and do not expect them to serve it at their party unless we were asked to bring wine.
Small quibbles aside, the 99 Unspoken Rules of Social Etiquette
improved awareness of the things that we might improve on in our everyday behavior.
Amazon prime members can borrow the book free.
What rude behavior bothers you most when traveling?
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