Common Sense Expert Gives Tips on Christmas Etiquette

Nothing takes the place of common sense, Etiquette is lets say the accepted or customary unspoken code of behavior in any given situation. Basically it what type of behavior is accepted in a public or private situation. I had to look it up because I wasn't sure exactly how it would be defined. First things first being a common sense expert I would say to take what American society calls etiquette with a grain of salt. Using common sense first will get you farther in life and most social situations. If you don't have any common sense then you may want to try to learn what the acceptable behaviors in your area of the country. Its different all over the USA.

There is no reason to let a co-worker try to kiss you under the mistletoe. We do not have a code for that crap. Even though some people will try to tell you so. Sure be nice to people by staying out of their space. Respect their wishes. Most people are scared they are motivated by fear, and they believe they will be looked down on if they refused to be kissed under the mistletoe. They might not get the job promotion etc. Stand up for what you believe in. If you don't care that someone is running around with mistletoe trying to kiss people great! Go ahead and kiss the guy!.

When nurses at work tried to catch me under the mistletoe toe I walked away. I have always felt that the people that try to kiss other people that way are rude and immature. This is just plain harassment, common sense will tell you don't hug or kiss the person under the mistletoe. Keep your hands to yourself at work or anywhere else for that matter. This goes for women also!

We used to have Christmas parties when I worked for a certain Operating Room in Seattle Wa. Every year at least one divorce several mis understandings would stem from the mistletoe. Americans are not mature enough to handle this type of situation in general. They are jealous and vindictive by nature. Most are not in control or even aware of the basic thoughts they are thinking. So you have been warned. There is nothing wrong with avoiding these types of people and situations. If you do not think you have common sense try thinking before you do something. You know your mind works 1000 times faster than your mouth. So before you stick your foot in your mouth. Think about the consequences of your actions before you act. While there is a perceived etiquette standard in America, Its really only perceived there is really no etiquette in America. Maybe we could just learn to accept people as they are and show them respect as they will to you. Its not necessary to worry about doing the correct thing all the time that society dictates. If you do it with love in your heart you can drop the political correctness in the trash where it belongs. Politics and etiquette books should not dictate our behavior in society. Try common sense. Try common courtesy to your fellow man. You might be surprised how far that will go.