Tag: softskills

Leave the setting at the same level as when you were using the machine

Set it to the lowest/lightest setting

Set it at a median setting

Set it to the highest/heaviest setting

Leave them at home

Bring them along, but make sure they bring some entertainment along

Bring them along and hope other shoppers aren't too distressed by them

Let them bring friends to keep them occupied

An older man holds the door for a younger man or lady

An older woman holds the door for a younger man or lady

Whoever goes first holds the door for others behind him or her

There is no obligation to hold the door for anyone

Continental style dining is relevant only at French and Basque restaurants

Continental style dining requires the use of both hands used at the same time to handle the food

Place settings are different between the two styles of dining

American style dining is also known as "cafeteria" style, while Continental is menu-based

Between her back and the chair or on her lap

On the floor

On the table, to the left and right above the place setting

Hung on the back of the chair if a handbag, otherwise on an empty chair

It's never appropriate; if you are really unhappy with a gift, you should donate it

It's appropriate, as long as the new recipient of the gift is aware of the gift's former life

It's marginally appropriate – just be careful who gets the gift next so you don't give the gift the same person who gave it to y

It's always appropriate

The man, always

The older person, regardless of gender

Doesn't matter, but what matters is that someone does it to properly greet a new acquaintance

The host, who establishes proper "territory" first

Defer to the person offering the tip; this will save you a few rupees

Tell your generous friend "no thanks", as you don't want to worry they didn't leave enough

Suggest everyone at the table split the tip evenly

Accept their offer, telling them how much the tip should be

Always, it's fun to talk about what could have been

Never

When another player who is also out wants to chat about it (but keep it on the down-low for players still playing)

When information from your hand might help another player

Move on with the conversation; there will be a chance later to provide your name

Tell your friend, partner, etc., they forgot to introduce you and to please do it now

Say, "I'm (your name), nice to meet you

Say nothing and walk away, disgusted with both parties