Etiquette rules are in fact, simple guidelines for everyone to use as a basis for living which may or may not be observed depending on how much one values politeness. Below is a list of some of the most common things that are prescribed by society to avoid on a daily basis:
Nose picking in public - Besides being considered utterly gross, picking your nose in front of others can also compromise other people, especially when you absent mindedly wipe "the remains" on something that can be touched by them.
Fidgeting - If you can't help yourself, this is something you should do when others are not around. Fidgeting is a signal of restlessness and it is very impolite, especially when done in a public occasion.
Butting-in on conversations - It is common sense to allow other people to finish their sentences before giving your own statements. It is sadly, an etiquette that is often not followed. Apart from being very rude, cutting in to conversations is also considered extremely offensive by other people.
Scratching parts of your body in public - If something feels really itchy, it is considered polite to dismiss yourself and go somewhere private where you can do necessary scratching. Scratching is never polite in front of others as this shows not only bad manners but also poor hygiene.
Farting when someone else can hear (or smell) your gas - Your body waste, regardless if it is solid, liquid or gas, should be kept to yourself. This is why comfort rooms were invented and why people do not find it amusing to listen as others do personal things, including farting. So try to be polite and keep the odor and the sound of your fart to yourself.
Taking off of shoes - Unless you are visiting Japan or somewhere else where it is polite to take shoes off before entering a private home, it is best to simply keep your shoes on, especially in a case where your feet might be smelly.
Ignoring your own bad breath - It is really a bad scene for people to have to be in the vicinity of someone with bad breath. So if you have a condition called halitosis, find assistance immediately. If you are just someone who rushed through your morning without saying "hello" to your toothbrush, there are patches, gums and rinses you can use to mask the uninviting smell of your breath.
Speaking constantly - Make it possible for other people to give their opinions, to speak for themselves. Apart from being a total bore, it is almost always irritating to talk to someone who does not let you talk back. Please do yourself and others a favor, and don't keep total control of a conversation.
Touching others repeatedly during conversation - Don't invade another person's psychological space by touching any part of his or her body. Even in the case where he or she has already given you permission to touch a shoulder or hand, for example, it is best to refrain from doing so in a constant manner unless you are willing to talk to his or her lawyer.
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