9781422278130

Etiquette for Success: Social Situations

Studies show that children start to develop social skills very early on. Several months from birth, babies start to become aware of themselves as individuals and become bonded with family members. As they grow older and develop speech and mobility, they use their social skills to develop new relationships and build friendships. generations, serve as milestones in a person’s life, and generate important memories. Even those of us who feel shy will do well to be social from time to time! But how can we make sure that we know how to act during formal and informal gatherings? Well, it starts with understanding and developing good etiquette. Etiquette may sound like an outdated term. It may make you think of women walking with books balanced on their heads and drinking a cup of tea with a pinky finger up. In reality, etiquette matters as much now as it did back in the Victorian age. Defined as “the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular group,” etiquette may be considered the heart of good social skills. If you want to have positive interactions with others, develop healthy bonds, and feel comfortable when you’re socializing then you need to exhibit qualities such as kindheartedness, fairness,

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