Socializing – The Classy Thing To Do…

Socializing…

The Classy Thing To Do…

by Sierra Silverspoon

Never tell someone something said about him/her that was unflattering, degrading, or maligning, and put it under the banner of friendship or truth-telling. A bad report should never be reported.  After an arranged blind date didn’t work for a cousin,  her “best” friend informed her that the guy said she was “too overweight.”

• Only speak your opinion when asked to do so.
• Be a secret keeper.
• Substitute the word Thanks for Thank You.
• Keep your word regardless of how difficult it may be.
• Switch out the words, “I apologize” for “I’m sorry.” The words, “I’m sorry” are more heartfelt.  
• If someone speaks to you by name, and you don’t remember them, don’t pretend. Say so. “Sorry, I forgot your name” and look them dead in the eye to indicate a genuine interest in knowing who they are.
• Don’t name-drop unless your father is the police chief, and you just got stopped for speeding.
• If you are a doctor on a social scene, never introduce yourself as such. “I’m Dr. So & So” is only appropriate if your occupation is relevant to the setting such as clinical.
• Pass on the opportunity to repeat gossip of any kind where it involves an enemy.

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