Public Behavior & Social Etiquette

Avoid staring, judging, being loud, and skipping lines.

Learn how to behave respectfully in public spaces - avoid common mistakes that make others uncomfortable.

Civic sense in daily life

Public respect

Public Behavior & Social Etiquette

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Don't stare at people

Respect personal space and privacy.

Don't stare at people - glance briefly and look away.
Staring makes people uncomfortable and is considered very rude.
A brief glance is fine, but prolonged staring is disrespectful.

Don't judge others' choices

Mind your own business.

Don't judge others' choices - mind your own business.
Judging others' choices, especially food, is considered rude.
Everyone has different needs and preferences - respect that.

Keep phone conversations quiet

Respect others in public spaces.

Keep phone conversations quiet in public spaces.
Loud phone conversations in public are disruptive.
Find a more private space if you need to talk loudly.

Never skip lines or queues

Wait your turn patiently.

Never skip lines or queues - wait your turn.
Skipping lines is extremely rude and can cause conflicts.
Always wait your turn, even if it seems inefficient.

Restaurant seating etiquette

Wait to be seated by the host.

Wait to be seated at restaurants - don't grab tables.
Most restaurants require you to wait for the host to seat you.
Grabbing tables yourself disrupts their system and is rude.

Don't make public comments

Keep your thoughts to yourself.

Don't make public comments about others' appearance or smell.
Public comments about others are inappropriate.
If unbearable, exit politely.

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Public Behavior & Social Etiquette

Avoid staring, judging, being loud, and skipping lines.

Learn how to behave respectfully in public spaces - avoid common mistakes that make others uncomfortable.

Civic sense in daily life

Public respect

Public Behavior & Social Etiquette

Topics in this guide

Tap a small box to jump directly to that part with tips and examples.

6 sections

Don't stare at people

Respect personal space and privacy.

Don't stare at people - glance briefly and look away.
Staring makes people uncomfortable and is considered very rude.
A brief glance is fine, but prolonged staring is disrespectful.

Don't judge others' choices

Mind your own business.

Don't judge others' choices - mind your own business.
Judging others' choices, especially food, is considered rude.
Everyone has different needs and preferences - respect that.

Keep phone conversations quiet

Respect others in public spaces.

Keep phone conversations quiet in public spaces.
Loud phone conversations in public are disruptive.
Find a more private space if you need to talk loudly.

Never skip lines or queues

Wait your turn patiently.

Never skip lines or queues - wait your turn.
Skipping lines is extremely rude and can cause conflicts.
Always wait your turn, even if it seems inefficient.

Restaurant seating etiquette

Wait to be seated by the host.

Wait to be seated at restaurants - don't grab tables.
Most restaurants require you to wait for the host to seat you.
Grabbing tables yourself disrupts their system and is rude.

Don't make public comments

Keep your thoughts to yourself.

Don't make public comments about others' appearance or smell.
Public comments about others are inappropriate.
If unbearable, exit politely.

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