A Li'l Etiquette 101

God, let's chat. Since I've moved to NYC, I've seen a little bit of everything (good, bad, normal, not-so-normal, rude and plain crazy). This whole area of etiquette, I feel, is a touchy subject. We humans don't like to be offended and whatnot. Okay, I get that. But, there's a fine line between not offending someone and not letting someone embarrass themselves silly. Maybe they know...Or, perhaps, they've just never been told that an action or habit (or whatever it may be) is just not socially acceptable and could prevent the making (and keeping!) of friends...


What your Mama never told you and wish she had, or perhaps, you just weren't listening:


~ Don't pick your nose in public. It's gross.


~ If you're standing with a group of people in the center of the walkway and a person is walking toward you, obviously wanting to pass, let her through by moving to the side - or at least an inch or two to let her know that you at least acknowledge her existence. 


~ Don't drink more than you can handle.


~ Speaking of drink, if you ask a girl out, at least offer to buy the drink.


~ Clean up after yourself...that includes washing your hands after #2.


~ If you must say the f-word in your vocabulary, try your hardest to limit it to 3 uses per sentence....or better yet, just shut up, especially around the children. (You can always say "poo" instead)


~ Truck drivers. Please show courtesy to those of us who actually like to sleep here in the city by not blaring your horn at 3 in the morning.


~ Don't let your strawberries become unidentifiable...if there're white fuzzy things in a berry container in your fridge, toss it.


~ You can never be too generous. If your friend owes you $1.72, don't let them pay you....And, if you owe $1.72, give him/her 2 whole bucks. (Would you seriously tell your friend they owe you $.50 more???).


~ Try not to tell an acquaintance your potty troubles.


~ Don't complain. It's annoying.


~ If you're a talker, let the person you're talking to say at least 4 words for every 100 of yours.


~ Avoid telling your pleasant customers to leave your Thai restaurant so you can change tables....that is, if you would like their business in the future.


~ Don't cheat. Period. If your excuse is that your boyfriend cheats on you....ask yourself, "Why the heck are we together???"


~ Please stop having a bubble gum blowing contest with yourself during Bible Study.


~ Put that cell phone down! At least when your driving a cab, crossing the street, or texting while walking...Dangerous!


That's all for tonight. Don't want to give you more than you can handle. If you find yourself guilty of one or more of these, tomorrow is a new day! All is forgiven!!! EXCEPT the picking your nose thing :)


xoxo