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Etiquette 101
- The correct response to being told something you already know isn’t “I know.” It’s “You’re right”
- Never split a check
- Don't ask someone what their job is, or where they went to school. It's lazy and boring
- Hold doors open for women, but go through revolving doors first
- Always open a car door for a woman, but if you're sharing the back seat, enter first, and scoot
- Stand up to shake hands
- Don't tell people it's your birthday
- Never respond to a compliment with a compliment
- Respond to text messages promptly
- Don't address someone by a nickname unless you know them well
- No hats or sunglasses inside
- Never show that you're impressed
- Log off a Zoom if you have poor reception
- Walk with the flow, or at the pace of the woman you're with
- Don't make transformative modifications to menu items
- Using a phone is like a yawn; it's contagious. Put it away when you're with other people
- Say "Thank you" even when texting, not "Thanks" or "Thx"
- Always carry cash
- Name-dropping is awful, and nickname dropping is worse
- If you offer to help, never quit until the job is done
- Eat slowly
- Gift randomly
- When you meet someone for the 2nd time, remind them what your name is
- Be patient with bartenders; there's no line for drinks at your refrigerator
- Don't leave voicemails, or when necessary, make them brief
- Tip more than you should
- Don't ask to trade seats on a plane, unless you’re offering an equal or better seat
- If you want to buy a woman a drink, ask her permission
- Don't say "yes" when you mean "no"
- Get on and off an elevator last
- Don't cancel plans on the day of
- Never admonish or criticize a partner in the presence of others
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