What are some basic social etiquette rules?

Answer by  SashaDarkCloud (5764)

Say your please and thank yous, in a building take off your hat as well as put your phone on vibrate and excuse yourself to a lobby to take the call if important, don't chew gum, don't groom yourself in public, hold a door for people, be polite in conversation.

Answer by  wallaby78 (2293)

Chew with your mouth closed. Don't litter. Shake hands when meeting someone for the first time. Pay for your own food when eating out with friends. Be on time, or at most ten minutes early. Never be late. If you are unavoidably late, call and apologize to the people you planned to meet.

Answer by  Jo3355 (575)

You should always cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze - and say please and thank you when necessary. Also put your napkin on your lap.

Answer by  sc1234 (1319)

This will vary from country to country, you may have a set of rules that is totally different from place to place. Some that I like are: always make eye contact, chew with your mouth closed, and refer to your elders as "sir" and "ma'am."