Never offer your hand while sitting. It’s a matter of respect.
Are you a guest? Don’t criticize the food. Even if you don’t like it.
Don’t take the last piece of something you didn’t bring. It’s an unwritten rule.
Protect the person standing behind you and respect the one standing next to you.
In negotiations, don’t make the first offer. Wait. Listen.
Never accept praise for someone else’s work. It’s cheap and weak.
Dress appropriately — always. It’s the way you speak about yourself before you speak.
Speak honestly. Say what you think and think what you say.
Ask more than you answer. Listening is an art.
Leave swearing to those who don’t know any other words.
If you’re eating with someone, put your phone away. Presence is a luxury.
Look into their eyes, smile, listen. It’s worth more than words.
Don’t ask to be invited. If you’re not welcome. Simply don’t go.
Never be ashamed of where you come from. Those are your roots.
Don’t beg for love. A real relationship doesn’t require begging.
