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"There is no accomplishment so easy to acquire as politeness, and none so profitable."

- George Bernard Shaw

Etiquette is defined as those rules that govern social behavior, and they include socially acceptable rules of behavior to be used by all members of a given society on every social interaction, from saying “excuse me” when you cough to handling unruly children in the supermarket.

Good manners and use of proper etiquette are a manifestation of your personality. These are not legal rules and they don't have to be followed - but it is these rules that help to keep order in society.

Telling someone thank you for picking up something you’ve dropped, or letting someone get in front of you in your driving lane, can make a person perk up and smile for the rest of the afternoon. Everyone is affected by your etiquette skills whether they are good or bad.

Etiquette comes from the French word "etiquette" and literally means "ticket." The rules and regulations set down by the court in France were written on tickets and posted in castle courtyards for all to observe and obey.