Outdated Social Rules

Take off your hat when entering a building to

• keep birds out of buildings.

• keep soot out of buildings.

• show off your hair.

Don't wear white after labor day, because

• white won't match the changing leaves

• it will get dirty

• darker colors absorb heat

Men should walk on the street side of the sidewalk to

• protect women from vehicles and puddle splashes

• allow plenty of space for a woman's large skirt on the sidewalk

• be ready to assist an injured passerby.

Help a lady into her chair because

• the chair may be broken, so you should test it first.

• she is wearing restrictive clothing such as corsets and bustles.

• there could be trash sitting on the chair that needs to be removed.

Never point your finger at someone because

• your fingers may get cold.

• it will cause bad weather.

• it may send evil their way.

Say "Gesundheit" when someone sneezes to

• wish them good health.

• avoid the spread of germs.

• wish them good fortune.

Use a separate fork for salads and entrees, because

• the fork may feel bad if it doesn't get to touch all the food.

• it is rude to wipe your fork on a napkin to avoid mixing flavors.

• it is polite to create more dirty dishes for the dishwasher.

A lady should never stand up when being introduced.

• True

• False

Men should stay seated when a lady approaches the table.

• True

• False

Always stand to shake hands in order to

• meet their eye level as best as possible.

• see who is taller.

• get a mild stretch before sitting down for a long meeting.