- Never shake hands while sitting down.
- Never speak badly about the food when you’re a guest.
- Don’t eat the last piece of something you didn’t buy.
- Protect those behind you and respect those beside you.
- Never make the first offer in a negotiation.
- Don’t take credit for work you didn’t do.
- Dress well, regardless of the occasion.
- Speak honestly: say what you think and think what you say.
- Ask more than you answer.
- Leave obscene language to those less educated.
- Avoid placing your phone on the table when dining with someone.
- Listen, smile, and above all, make eye contact.
- If you’re not invited, don’t ask to come.
- Never be ashamed of where you come from.
- Don’t beg for a relationship.
