So, people always talk about putting your best foot forward. In case you didn’t know, that means that you should try and show the best side of yourself everyday. However, the question is how do you do that? There are a lot of ways to make a good impression on someone or a group of people, but we’re going to start with the basics. Manners people, today we’re talking about manners.

Please and thank you.

This is a great place to start, because it’s so easy to do. It goes like this: whenever you ask something of someone you should say please, and when they do that thing say thank you. For example if you’re at a restaurant and want to order a drink you can may I have a coke, please. When they bring it you say thank you. it’s something little, but trust me it goes a long way. I worked in retail, and the quickest way for a person to get me on their side was for them to say please and thank you. If you don’t believe me, ask anyone who works in a service industry if please and thank you matter they’ll definitely agree. Even better, it’ll impress your date because they’ll think you’re so nice ;-)

Cursing

I personally tend to curse a lot, but when you’re on a date or meeting someone new don’t do it. It’ll give people a negative opinion of you, and make them think you’re crass and rude. We know you’re awesome! Now you just need to make sure everyone else knows it.

Holding doors

Guys this one is really for you, but ladies if you wanna jump in feel free. If you are walking towards a door and you see a person walking out open it up for them and let them go first. It’s a nice gesture, and it doesn’t cost anything. Or if you see someone struggling with bags in their hands and they can’t open a door go right ahead. Guys always open the door for your date. It’s a very nice gesture, and if they can’t appreciate it they are not the person for you.

Drinking/Overdrinking alcohol

If you’re in the U.S. and under 21, you shouldn’t be drinking end of story. If you’re over 21, listen up. When you go out in social situations, it’s not good to be the drink person slurring their words or who can’t control their actions. A good rule is to try and spend more time talking with people than drinking alcohol. So engage and talk with people, and keep the drinking to a two-three drink maximum. That way you stay in control.

Letting other people talk

Talking with people is something that everyone has trouble with. However a good rule to follow is to mix in your own thoughts and ideas with asking the other person what they think. For example, let’s say you’re having a conversation about science and you’re it’s your favorite subject, you should ask what do you think about xvyz topic in science. No one wants to feel like they’ve been talked at and not with.

Well I have definitely talked enough for today, we’ll be back with more info later.

Uneepi.