Essential Unwritten Social Rules Everyone Should Know
Essential Unwritten Social Rules Everyone Should Know Consensus on Unspoken Social Standards Even though there are a lot of culturally specific social conventions, you can get by by following these universal norms: Setting Limits on Oneself • Be cognizant of your own physical boundaries and respect personal space. Being too near could put someone at ease while being too distant can give the impression of coldness. • Keep your personal life private unless someone specifically asks you to. Don't give out too much personal information, particularly to someone you don't know well. This will help you avoid over sharing. Proper Methods of Expression Be an Active Listener—Show that you care about others by taking the time to hear them out. Do not interrupt or dominate others while they are speaking. Permit other people to complete their sentences before you speak. Interrupting someone could make them seem impolite or uncaring. Politeness is key, so remember to use ...