Etiquette

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Etiquette, also known as decorum, is the code that governs the expectations of social behavior, the conventional norm. It is an unwritten code, but it may evolve from or into a written code. Generally, rules of etiquette vary from culture to culture.

[edit] Etiquette for the Solicitor

Following is a small excerpt of the most important rules of etiquette for a traveling salesman encountering foreign cultures.

[edit] American Etiquette

• Greet friends and acquaintances with warmth and respect
• Refrain from insults and prying curiosity
• Offer hospitality equally and oppositely to your guests
• Wear clothing suited to the occasion
• Avoid disturbing others with loud music or unnecessary noise. However, this rule does not apply when in ones car, on any form of public transport or in ones own home
• Arrive promptly when expected
• Generally be nice to other people
• Adjust balls with the left hand while appearing to be wiping your hands on your napkin
• When aiming a gun at a rival gang member, place both hands on the weapon

[edit] Japanese Etiquette

• Commit seppuku upon even the slightest breach of any other rule of etiquette

Note: there are too many remaining rules of Japanese Etiquette to possibily enumerate them within the space of the internet

[edit] Nicaraguan Etiquette

• When stabbing a bellboy it is considered rude to stab in an upward motion.

[edit] Columbian Etiquette

• When stabbing any member of a hotel's staff, always stab in an upward motion.

[edit] Brazillian Etiquette

• If it is not Carnival, do not wear tassles on your breasts.

[edit] British Etiquette

• You must accept any and all cups of tea offered.
• A queue is final. No pushing. No shoving. No sly shuffling. It's the law.
• It is considered rude to ask how much someone earns. You are simply expected to guess. Their tone of voice, car and house are usually an indicator.
• Don't mention the war.