ETIQUETTES

your example shows that etiquette varies across cultures, but it's still valid within a culture.

Re: ETIQUETTES


Really, Vinsan? In my office, the guys either open the door for us or they just walk through without bothering about chivalry or etiquette

In Iraq, before the war, women had to walk five feet behind the men.

Now since the war, women walk five feet in front of the men.

(clue: landmines)

I think etiquette is still important even though it can vary among cultures. The basic premise is to be respectful of each other. I would also imagine that some etiquette is also to prevent harming one another - for example I cannot imagine that in any cultural allowing a door to slam in some one else's face (no matter whether a woman or man) is considered proper etiquette.

I also believe many types of etiquette are similar across cultures - if not exact - most cultures have a way of thanking a person and asking please. Most have a way of greeting each other - some may shake hands, some hug or kiss and some bow.

Wouldn't you think if we did away with etiquette things would be much more unpleasant? As it is many individuals seem to have done away with it and isn't it difficult to deal with these types of people? Don't you go away feeling better when some one says thank you or I appreciate it or holds the door for you? To me etiquette is simply a way of expressing your respect for another person.