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Contents 1 Australian Example 2 Louis XIV 3 Etiquette category 4 "Common Norms of Ettiquette" Section 5 Manners And Etiquette 6 Authority on Etiquette

[edit] Australian Example

I have never heard of the last woman to take a piece of food being called a "spinster". I've lived in Victoria, and New South Wales, in Australia, for 25 years.

[edit] Louis XIV

Louis XIV did not write a book on etiquette. I rewrote the Louis XIV sentence. Wetman 18:11, 23 Jun 2004 (UTC)

[edit] Etiquette category

I have created an Etiquette category and added all pages on wikipedia with Etiquette in their title to it. I am not sure if the link should be displayed at the top of the article. Should all of the articles at the bottom be in the etiquette category? Ravedave 05:35, 15 July 2005 (UTC)

[edit] "Common Norms of Ettiquette" Section

I submit that the "Common Norms of Ettiquette" section be removed. It doesn't further the interests of this article, and it flies in the face of what the introduction establishes, promoting a particular view of a particular type of ettiquette rather than observing the plurality of ettiquettes. Or perhaps it could be cited to a particular text and author and presented as simply the viewpoint of a particular authority on one culture's ettiquette. As it is now I'd argue that it does more harm to the integrity of this article than help.

            --Techgeist 07:38, 4 April 2006 (UTC)

I agree. I also know several cultures where the examples don't fit. (-T) 62.241.251.115 15:45, 13 April 2006 (UTC)

After seeing no arguments against or objections to my previous suggestion, I am taking it upon myself to delete said section, which I feel harms the integrity of this wikipedia page. I'm going to paste the removed text here so it can be referenced for future discussions. Techgeist 02:01, 23 May 2006 (UTC)

Removed Text: Though etiquette depends on culture, some expectations are widely shared.

Say "please" when you need something from someone else, even if this person is your subordinate.

Say "thank you" to people who help you, even if this person is your subordinate. Often, writing a note of thanks gains you significant emotional capital.

Say "I'm sorry" when you have injured someone inadvertently, or when you have injured someone intentionally and need to reconcile.

When someone has injured you, but says "I'm sorry," try to forgive the person. You can do this by saying, "I forgive you," or "Thanks for apologizing."

Use insulting humour very sparingly. While common in entertainment, many people find insulting humour to be offensive and hurtful. Often, you can use your same skills at creating insults to create teasing compliments, which makes everyone feel good rather than bad.

Do not abuse other people, especially those weak or disadvantaged.

[edit] Manners And Etiquette

They are the same thing, no?--GorillazFan Adam 23:53, 22 June 2006 (UTC)

They are two different elements. Etiquette are a set of rules established to determine appropriate behaviors. "Manners" describe someone utilizing proper etiquette. www.passportforsuccess.com

[edit] Authority on Etiquette

(Näively, ) What constitutes a reliable source or authority on (popular) etiquette? Jethero^Talk 03:38, 22 April 2007 (UTC)

Specifically, if an article claims a particular action is part of a common etiquette, and there is a dispute, what type of sources should be employed to resolve the dispute? Jethero^Talk 03:40, 22 April 2007 (UTC)

Keep in mind that etiquette, (business, social, wedding, technology, international, etc.) is contextual, and although there are core elements that have endured over history, it is important to understand the context of the situation when initiating the best course of action to be taken. www.passportforsuccess.com

Took out the Australian/spinster garbage. Not true at all.