Everyday Don'ts

It’s easy to take everyday actions for granted. What becomes habitual to most of us can slip our minds, leading us to forget how certain patterns or actions that have become routine to us can actually be offensive to others. It’s important to continually keep ourselves in check to make sure that social graces are respected 24/7.

Chuck the Chewing.
While there is nothing technically wrong with popping some gum, it is considered something that should be done in privacy or with familiar friends. Resist the urge to chew while in conversation with someone, or during formal settings such as a classroom, church or at the office. Regardless of the company you keep, it is important to be discreet, quiet, and to always dispose of your gum properly.

Rid yourself of Rudeness.
Being discourteous covers a lot of ground—from playing loud music that prevents others from continuing with their days peacefully to whispering or giggling behind someone’s back. Being a mature, respectful individual means rising above these childish tendencies and always keeping others’ feelings in mind.

Stay Sanitary.
Crude behavior such as spitting is not just crass—it’s also highly unsanitary. Though some cultures may accept this type of behavior and while it might be commonplace even in the streets you live, the act of spitting is usually regarded as uncouth and incredibly ill mannered.

Smoke Out.
Cigarette smoking is a highly personal decision. If you do decide to smoke, however, it is important to confine your smoking outdoors, avoiding the act inside someone’s house or even in a car. Secondhand smoke is only one issue—another is keeping clean since cigarette butts and ashes can clutter anyone’s space.

Take your cigarette break to the outdoors and
keep everyone out of secondhand smoke’s way.

Snapping and popping are definite don’ts
when it comes to chewing gum.

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