How to Update Your Etiquette with the Tech Boom

No cell phones at the table. Make short calls with your cell phone, preceded by a question: "Am I disturbing you?". Don't overuse the "tu" (formerly "tu").

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The new etiquette: what it is and how it works
Time passes, some rules of good manners, the most basic ones, remain valid. But the famous Etiquette written by Giovanni della Casa needs to be updated. Also to avoid wasting our relations andtechnology where we live, ignoring behaviors that are no longer tolerable, and can only create embarrassment.
With the advent of the technology and the so-called it was digital Unthinkable changes have occurred that have affected every aspect of daily life. Among these are the rules of the bon ton at the table, when you eat and you shares the meal with family, friends or colleagues. And consequently, also the Etiquette needed changes to align with today's social framework. But what changes have been made in this regard in new etiquette?
The rules of table manners have not changed: eat Be polite, conserve your neighbors, keep your elbows down, and don't overdo your portions. There are at least two more recent ones, related to a sustainable lifestyle: don't leave food on plates, to avoid it going to waste; don't put your phone on the table. Ideally, leave it at the entrance.
The origins of this timeless rule of etiquette are linked to the style with which we go to the table. Not only to satisfy an appetite or our palate, but first and foremost for the pleasure of being together. and then pronounce the words Bon appetite This is a mistake. The real signal for the start of lunch comes from the hostess, when she places the napkin on her lap.
As with any type of appointment, even when you go to the table the rule does not change, that is be punctualIn these circumstances, as with a banquet, all people are united by the desire to share an important moment of the day with friends, relatives or acquaintances. Arriving on time is a sign of attention and interest which indicates first of all a mutual respect, something essential and never to be forgotten.
even the cellular It deserves its own etiquette. There are things that should be taken for granted but unfortunately still aren't: always speak in a low tone of voice, keep the ringer to a minimum or mute it when we're with other people, do not abuse the use of electronic devices. In addition, the technological etiquette Cell phone calls should be short and concise, and if the person you're trying to reach doesn't answer after the first five rings, it's best to hang up. When you start the call, introduce yourself like this: Disorder? Or: Is this a good time? Even answering a cell phone calls requires an etiquette refresher. Don't appear upset, annoyed, or distressed by the incoming call: it's not polite to answer in this tone. And if you're busy, let it ring without picking up the phone to hear the caller's voice.
We all live with email these days. But that doesn't allow us to ignore them if we receive too many. It's better to be more explicit and avoid repeats. In the meantime, we always reply to emails, just like we did to letters in the old days. Even if it's just a nod. And ideally, within 48 hours.
Il linguistic world changes and so does the persistence of lexical and polite forms that characterized the Italian of the last century. Tu is now the pronoun used for every conversation, email or social interaction. But it is also true that a nod of respect, with a delicate use of the lei It can sometimes help you rediscover the joy of living in a country still steeped in education and heartfelt respect. Even at the table, especially with people you've just met, to show proper consideration it never hurts.
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What does it mean to be well dressed? Certainly not always wearing designer and expensive clothes. If anything, having a natural sobriety. But true contemporary style, also considering a widespread tolerance in clothing (more and more frequently people go to the office wearing sneakers), can be summarized in a single rule of etiquette: having theclothing appropriate to the context you are inIf you walk around a square in the summer, or enter a church, shirtless, you're simply a boor.
Saying no is a free choice that can and must be expressed in any context, even when at the table, as long as it is done with kindness e without misunderstandingsLet's try to convey the right feelings to others and avoid making them feel uncomfortable. With good manners and good manners, it's possible to achieve concrete results, in line with both old and new etiquette.
At the table, we also remember to pay particular attention to how we ask for something o we interact with othersBefore any conversation or question, we thank for the food that has been offered to us, we use the please and let's not forget the evergreen Excuse me. Time passes, but some ground rules better never to abandon them.
We live in an age of information deluge. And we tend to transfer this information to the individual sphere as well. Curiosity It's legitimate, and it's right to know a lot about the people we have good relationships with. But we shouldn't exaggerate: there's always a limit to discretion. Impassable.

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