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How I Turned Everyday Moments into Etiquette Lessons [M_32]
Master the art of etiquette with real-life lessons and actionable insights.
From dining to digital interactions, this article reveals how etiquette can form fulfillment via relatable tales and actionable recommendations.
One fine morning, I stepped into the elevator of an office I was visiting, along with my laptop bag in one hand and a water bottle in another. Just because the doors had been approximately shut, I held my hand on the lift door, allowing a young guy to enter. He was carrying two bags, one hanging from his shoulder and another in his left hand. Despite this, he glued himself to his phone, oblivious to the space he turned into an invasion.
“Good morning,” I greeted, supplying a polite smile as he looked to be a familiar face. He didn’t reply. Instead, he persevered, typing furiously as if he were the only conscious person of time management. His bag almost collided with an elderly woman standing next to him. She shifted uncomfortably to another side in the lift. She didn’t say anything, but looks to be…
