50 little etiquette rules you should always practice

When leaving voice mails, state your name, place of business, and number. Succinctly say why you’re calling. Repeat step one; say goodbye.

You should also hold the doors for others before you board.

For example, “Mrs. CEO, I’d like you to meet the mail guy, Ron.”

If you leave your mobile phone at your desk, turn it off. Particularly if your ringtone is anything Justin Bieber-ish.

Your colleagues will thank you.

If you need to get up during a flight, don’t yank the back of the seat in front of you as you do.

Here are 13 things that airlines won’t tell you. (One is that good manners will go a long way.)

Playground etiquette says that a toy that’s been abandoned is up for grabs until its owner wants it back.

Here are 17 forgotten manners every parent should teach their children.

If a guest at your party is drunk, ask him discreetly if he’d like to lie down, if you can arrange for a ride, or even if he’d like to spend the night. Do not let him drive.

Don’t ask to bring a guest to a wedding if your invitation doesn’t indicate you may.

And “no wrapped gifts, please” fools no one.