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If you’re asking for something, or asking someone to do something, say “please.” If someone does something for you, or gives you something, say “thank you.”
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Greet people when you encounter them. In the morning say “Good morning.” Similarly, when you leave, say “Goodbye” or “Goodnight.” - https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t70/1/16/1f536.png");">????Don’t ignore people in the elevator.
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Ask the people around you if they would like a coffee or tea. Make a point of saying “coffee or tea” so they don’t order whole meals (without giving you money for it). - https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t70/1/16/1f536.png");">????Say “Excuse me.”
If you want someone to get out of your way, if you bump into someone, if you walk between two people having a conversation, if you need to interrupt a conversation, say “excuse me.” - https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t70/1/16/1f536.png");">????Don’t interrupt.
Ideally, you shouldn’t interrupt people when they’re speaking. Let them finish. If you must interrupt, say “excuse me,” or if you catch yourself after the fact, say “Sorry for interrupting you.” - https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t70/1/16/1f536.png");">????Say “I’m sorry.”
Also say “I’m sorry” if you intentionally or unintentionally hurt someone, or if you are rude or short, or if you make a mistake that costs someone else in any way, be it time, money, or something else. - https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t70/1/16/1f536.png");">????Hold the door.
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It’s OK if you forget once in a while, but don’t be that one person who leaves their phone at top volume and gets calls all day long. - https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t70/1/16/1f536.png");">????Don’t check your phone in meetings or when someone is speaking to you.
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Just don’t. It poisons the atmosphere, makes you sound like a jerk, and might hurt someone’s feelings. - https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t70/1/16/1f536.png");">????Don’t give unsolicited advice.
All without being asked. This is rude. Wait for the other person to ask your advice. If they don’t ask they don’t want it. - https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t70/1/16/1f536.png");">????Clean up after yourself.
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