Etiquette is the set of conventional rules of personal behaviour in polite society, usually in the form of an ethical code that delineates the expected and accepted social behaviours that accord with the conventions and norms observed by a society, a social class, or a social group. In modern English usage, the French word étiquette (ticket) dates from the year 1750.
Civics is the study of the rights and obligations of citizens in society. The term derives from the Latin word civicus, meaning "relating to a citizen". The term relates to behavior affecting other citizens, particularly in the context of urban development.
Judith Martin, better known by the pen name Miss Manners, is an American columnist, author, and etiquette authority.
Military courtesy is one of the defining features of a professional military force. The courtesies form a strict and sometimes elaborate code of conduct.
A bachelorette party or hen night is a party held for a woman who will soon be married. While Beth Montemurro concludes that the bachelorette party is modelled after the centuries-old stag night in the US, which is itself historically a dinner given by the bridegroom to his friends shortly before his wedding, Sheila Young argues that its British counterpart evolved from a number of earlier pre-wedding traditions for women whose origins are obscure but which have been around for at least a century in factories and offices across the UK. Despite its reputation as "a sodden farewell to maiden days" or "an evening of debauchery", these events can simply be parties given in honor of the bride-to-be, in the style that is common to that social circle.
Civic virtue is the harvesting of habits important for the success of a society. Closely linked to the concept of citizenship, civic virtue is often conceived as the dedication of citizens to the common welfare of each other even at the cost of their individual interests. The identification of the character traits that constitute civic virtue has been a major concern of political philosophy. The term civility refers to behavior between persons and groups that conforms to a social mode, as itself being a foundation of society and law.
Kiran Bedi is the first woman in India to join the officer ranks of the Indian Police Service (IPS), social activist and tennis player, who was the 24th Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry from 28 May 2016 to 16 February 2021. She is the first Indian female to become an officer in the Indian Police Service and started her service in 1972. She remained in service for 35 years before taking voluntary retirement in 2007 as Director General, Bureau of Police Research and Development.
Anthony John Morgan was an English writer and expert on etiquette.
A bridal shower is a gift-giving party held for a bride-to-be in anticipation of her wedding.
The money dance, dollar dance, or apron dance is an event at some wedding receptions in various cultures. During a money dance, male guests pay to dance briefly with the bride, and sometimes female guests pay to dance with the groom.
Etiquette in Asia varies from country to country even though certain actions may seem to be common. No article on the rules of etiquette, nor any list of faux pas, can ever be complete. As the perception of behaviors and actions vary, intercultural competence is essential. A lack of knowledge about the customs and expectations of Asian people can make even those with good intentions seem rude, foolish, and disrespectful.
As expectations regarding good manners differ from person to person and vary according to each situation, no treatise on the rules of etiquette nor any list of faux pas can ever be complete. As the perception of behaviors and actions vary, intercultural competence is essential. However, a lack of knowledge about customs and expectations within African cultures can make even the best intentioned person seem rude, selfish, or worse.
Etiquette rules in the United States and Canada generally apply to all individuals, unlike cultures with more formal class structures, such as those with nobility and royalty.
Ladette to Lady is a reality-based series that aired in the United Kingdom on ITV between June 2005 and August 2010. The series was produced by RDF Media.
The Emily Post Institute was created by etiquette author Emily Post in 1946. Post was an American writer and socialite who became the most famous authority on how to behave graciously in society and business. She published Etiquette in Society, in Business, in Politics, and at Home in 1922, which was wildly popular; later updated editions were published as Etiquette: The Blue Book of Social Usage. Acting as a social civility barometer, EPI elucidates new manners for today's world based on the core tenets of honesty, respect, and consideration.
Would It Kill You To Stop Doing That? is a 2012 non-fiction book by the American humorist Henry Alford that details manners from around the world.
In South Korea, etiquette, or the code of social behavior that governs human interactions, is largely derived from Korean Confucianism and focuses on the core values of this religion. In addition to general behaviour, etiquette in South Korea also determines how to behave with respect to social status. Although most aspects of etiquette are accepted by the country at large, customs can be localized to specific regions or influenced by other cultures, namely China, Japan, and the United States.
Pavan Choudary is an Indian Writer, TV Talk Show Host, TEDx Speaker and CEO. He has written several books including How a Good Person can Really Win , Machiavelli for Moral People, Broom and Groom and The Rx Factor.
Uprising 2011- Indians Against Corruption, published in January 2013, is a pictorial diary/chronicle of the civil-society supported anti-corruption movement that took place in India between 2010 and 2012. The period compilation has been jointly brought together by Kiran Bedi and Pavan Choudary as a dedication to all the Indians who participated in anti-corruption uprising led by Anna Hazare.
