That Little Finger
That Little Finger
(Frieda Holler)
UNO: FROM GOOD MANNERS TO ETIQUETTE THERE IS MORE THAN ONE STEP.
GOOD MANNERS MEAN CONSIDERATION:
Good manners mean consideration, respect for the feelings and rights of others. Manners
They must be natural and will be used equally by all.
COURTESY IS COMPLIMENT:
It is the demonstration of our consideration for others and can be manifested in a thousand different ways.
Words like 'Please' and 'Thank you' or a smile can be the most useful tools of courtesy.
Courtesy and respect will be the instruments that will make us appreciated, as they are signs of a good
education.
The greeting is the most important of good manners. One should greet with a clear voice and with the complete greeting. In the
moment of the presentation, remember the names, it is very important.
One kisses in social interactions, depending on the relationship and eventually on affection. One must be prudent with social kissing and
One must consider that the woman decides how to be greeted.
A man always approaches a woman, a young person to someone much older of the same sex.
Avoid being funny when introducing two people.
Give strangers an idea of your activities before leaving them alone.
The greeting and the introduction are very important manners, so we must perform them well, according to the
recommendations given to us in this chapter.
Thanking adds a touch of elegance and respect. Give thanks without distinction when someone does you a favor or you receive.
attention or compliments.
Apologizing is an act of honesty that will always be appreciated by the person to whom we offer it.
To err is human and it is a sign of courtesy to admit it.
Whatever value you assign to time, try to make the most of it, regardless of your age.
Punctuality is a true reflection of the degree of civilization and culture that humanity can achieve. It is
reflection of trust in someone's word.
Punctuality, gratitude, and knowing how to apologize are the important points in this chapter, and by the way,
important activities in our daily life.
The woman is a social being and manifests it in multiple ways. Aesthetics, correctness, and the art of conversation are
fundamentals to improve the image.
We all have something that favors us; we just need to highlight our natural qualities and disguise the defects.
This way, you will stand out from the others and look authentic.
Clothing can indicate whether it is stable and the degree of its moral standards, it serves as an identification card, they produce
some impression and it influences how we are treated.
CHAPTER FIVE: SELF-ESTEEM, FOUNDATION OF A GOOD IMAGE.
The personal image and our appearance will serve as a reference for our personality, and they will depend on them.
the way people will treat us.
Self-esteem is the self-assessment of one's being, respecting oneself, valuing oneself, considering oneself, loving oneself, being sure of oneself.
All attitudes are the immediate reflection of this valuation and help us communicate with others.
Beauty has no mold and every person is beautiful for their individuality and personality, which should be taken care of.
cultivate and develop.
Let's develop our financial intelligence because it improves any skill, and it helps us reduce risk.
to lose.
Only by improving the sense of proportion can one achieve perfection in appearance, choosing clothes wisely.
style is essential. Either way, let your personality shine through your clothing.
Is elegance quality?
A quality garment exudes elegance on its own and should not be overly embellished. Be more selective, because quality
Quality matters more than quantity.
Let's cultivate our minds and develop skills to improve our investments.
Let's reject the fear of failure and stop avoiding success.
INTEGRAL STYLE:
IMPORTANCE IN COMMUNICATION:
Communication is important as a transmitter of customs, anecdotes, and traditions; it helps us to
to interrelate as human beings, and it is, ultimately, a necessity.
If it bothers you, ask them not to do it, or if not, change your seat.
The conversation is where you will show your manners and your culture, which is why cultivate yourself and learn the art of being a good conversationalist.
Your voice should be strong and clear. You should save time on the phone: Talk about the specific point, always tell the truth,
answer between the second or third call, I have paper on hand, etc.
On the phone, one should speak concretely and quickly, and knowing where to answer it is the most important.
ON VISIT:
You should sit with an elegant posture, not slouch in the chair.
One should not meddle with objects found in the salt.
To enter, let the women and individuals of higher status go first.
In this chapter, we are given suggestions for appropriate behaviors in public places or social gatherings, so
also how to act when you are a visitor or just a person walking down the street.
WHAT TO DO IN A STORE?
Be kind, do not ask for extreme discounts, show respect to the people who serve you from the beginning.
The author recommends how we should behave in certain places and with the people who are there.
PRACTICAL TIPS:
When traveling, you should take the necessary precautions such as: Planning the trip and managing the house while you are away.
take care of your clothing and be tolerant if you are traveling with others.
AT THE AIRPORT:
ON THE PLANE:
Place yourself in your seat and place your luggage in the overhead compartment.
Respect the rules on the plane.
Go for a walk with the flight attendants.
The author advises us on how we should behave in certain places and with the people who are there.
You must respect the visiting hours of the hospital, visit for a reasonable time, and treat the patient with
consideration, walk and speak moderately.
Be respectful with the nurses, cooperate with the treatment, do not dress in provocative clothing.
Makeup lightly, do not enter other rooms, be tidy.
Greet upon entry, wait your turn, arrive on time, be polite and courteous to the nurses.
Do not show up in revealing clothing, be punctual, and do not make noise while walking, do not talk or make
presentations.
Promoting disorder, being unpunctual, ignoring laws and regulations, not being orderly or
clean, spitting in public spaces, complaining about everything, etc.
The best way to behave is by respecting places where there is a lot of sensitivity.
by the people who are there and who can be easily offended.
The author recommends how we should behave in certain places and with the people around us.
they find there.
These are the good manners that should be observed during a meal. A person who practices them never...
will go unnoticed.
You should be concerned about creating a pleasant environment around you and knowing the place of these, never
should enter a dining room late, should sit up straight and not slump, not
gesture with the cutlery in hand, you should not stir the food on your plate and never say
"Enjoy" or "served".
At the table, as in all places, it is important to be polite and eat well because that way you
determine what level of education he/she has.
Being the guest at a thank you meeting for that, these are details that will make him polite and
considered.
When dinner is served, it will be announced by the host, the place of honor is always at the
to the right of the host, it should be served from the left and received the plate from the right, it should
start with the place of honor and then continue with the others when serving.
In this chapter, we are given recommendations on how to behave in dining invitations and
what should not be done in them.
Knowing how to dress according to the occasion is important if you want to be polite.
Being elegant is dressing well and looking good, but above all, being original.
11) VULGARITY: Quality of being vulgar, a kind, saying, or action that is vulgar and lacks novelty.
importance, or truth or foundation.
12) DECALOGUE: Commandment of the law of God, rules or laws.
15) CARRILLO: Fleshy part of the face from the cheek to the lower part of the cheek. Garrucha or
pulley.
BEAUTY: The property of things that makes us love them, instilling delight in us.
spiritual.
STYLE: Manner, way, form, a characteristic and exclusive way of writing or speaking of a writer or
from a speaker.
19) DOLO: Deceit, fraud, simulation. In crimes, full deliberation and warning; in the
contracts and other actions, cunning and malicious intent with which they are executed.
20) COMMUNICATION: Action and effect of communicating. Interaction, correspondence between two or more.
people.