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Once your natural beauty has been enhanced from the inside out, there's the question of what to do with it. Most people would not think about it too much, but how you conduct yourself makes a huge difference in the perception others have of you.
Imagine you're going out to dinner either on a date or just with some friends. There's nothing worse than going on a dinner date with someone who's absolutely gorgeous but has zero table manners! So, it's worth spending some time with a book about table etiquette. For a basic review, here are some tips that will get you started. First, know ahead of time what sort of restaurant or dining facility you're about to enter. Some places will not admit you unless you're dressed properly, so be ready. Secondly, it's a good idea to know something about place settings across a variety of cultures. Not everyone does everything the same way, so make it a point to read up or ask someone before attending an ethnic restaurant or gathering. for the American / European dinner table, the setting is usually uniform: forks on the left of the plate, knives and spoons on the right of the plate, bread and dessert plates just ahead of the dinner plate, cups and glasses above the plate and to the right, and napkins either in a glass, folded on the plate, or to the side of forks.
Generally speaking, forks and spoons are laid out according to the course you're to eat first. So, salad forks and soup spoons will be closer to the outside of the arrangement and dinner forks near the inside. Dessert forks are often served separately. You can also tell salad forks and soup spoons along with other specialized dinner wear because of the temperature. Keeping salad forks cold insures that salad does not warm up before it enters the mouth. Speaking of mouths, always place the napkin on the lap. Only drape it across one knee, this will prevent the napkin from dropping to the floor. Pass items counterclockwise around the table and never reach to the opposite side for any reason. All of these manners will make a difference by making you appear the proper lady or gentleman.
Other social settings require different tactics. An overall rule is to remember to be polite as best as possible. If being blunt is in your nature, that's fine so long as it's not tactless. Do not curse excessively. Be sure to shake hands with as many people as possible, and do not forget to smile. Network, network, network! You never know who you'll need to be in contact with, and someone you may already have met may be able to put you in contact with that person. If you're not feeling well, there are plenty of ways to politely avoid embarrassment. Never be afraid to turn someone down for a gathering if need be. When it comes to cell phones, use them sparingly when in the company of others, particularly at the dinner table or in a class or meeting. Allow people room for self disclosure, but do not press matters that may make them feel uncomfortable.
All of these are excellent social skills to keep in mind when interacting with others. There are more rules for etiquette, but these basics will certainly enhance your natural beauty.
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Source by James A. Penn
