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Etiquette is a set of rules or customs that control accepted behaviour in particular social groups or social situations.

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What is the etiquette for asking a dog owner before I pet their dog?

Don't touch anyone or anything without asking. This applies to dogs, children, people (especially the bellies of random pregnant women and yes people do that), you name it. There is simply no reason …
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11 votes

How do I decline contact with a previous buyer?

I'd at least hear the person out. Someone I know sold her car and was contacted after. She sold it to a teenager. They found inside it several photos she did want as well as over $50. While it's p …
threetimes's user avatar
13 votes

How to explain to someone that expecting a favour from you is rude?

I think you have already explained it and he is choosing to refuse that idea because it doesn't fit with what he wants. I don't think though that it's something you cannot work around. I got advice …
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6 votes

When is it appropriate and when is it inappropriate for a neurotypical (NT) to refer to a pe...

I wouldn't use it myself not because of the familiarity, but because the term seems to change the way things can be phrased. I tried it in my head 100 times and couldn't come up with a way that felt …
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4 votes

Is there a general rule for when/how to compliment a stranger?

A lot has been covered but I didn't see anything covering what I call "discount" compliments. These are easy to spot once you understand what I am saying. "You look great for just having a baby" …
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5 votes

Arguing science with a passionate non-scientist?

Generally what you are asking is how to open someone's thinking to be more receptive to what you have to say and this is a common issue on many topics. You are at a particularly disadvantageous posit …
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8 votes

How best to avoid politics at family gatherings?

You will never be able to control what other people choose to discuss, unfortunately. You are fully within reasonable expectations to be able to say you dislike the topic. If you are at a social gat …
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How can I respond to "It's because I'm <historically oppressed quality>" as a rebuttal to a ...

I am not seeing how it is difficult to respond in this specific situation. You can merely say back, "No, it is because you are being loud & rude since you already are aware the noise level is botheri …
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1 vote

As a runner, should I move onto the road to avoid a collision?

Here all etiquette in every situation where people are intersecting is you defer to the elderly & disabled, then pregnant women or parents with small children, strollers, etc. …
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How should one deal with overly familiar serving staff?

In the US, it also used to always be "Miss/Ma'am", or "Sir", etc, but often now it is not. And I find among my friends (and we all grew up with Ma'am) that they will feel annoyed if someone calls the …
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