“Etiquette is always evolving. The rules are not set in stone. What does remain constant are the principles of kindness, respect and courtesy.”
– Philip Sykes, The British School of Etiquette

Courtesy of the British School of Etiquette
For more information visit: https://thebritishschoolofetiquette.com/the-new-etiquette-rules-for-the-covid-19-age/

If anyone out there is still laboring under the misconception that etiquette is out-dated and irrelevant, now is the time to revise your view. Just as we were getting used to staying at home and only leaving the house for daily exercise or to visit the supermarket, the lock down restrictions are being relaxed.

It is important to stress that this is not a return to a pre-coronavirus normality and we have to adjust our social behavior to make sure that we put safety first. The rate of infections is falling and the all-important reproduction (R ) number still hovers below 1, but the virus is by no means gone. Until there is a vaccine or effective treatment, we are going to have to physically distance from one another and take precautionary measures such as wearing a mask and frequently washing our hands.

The rules of social etiquette are being rewritten in the wake of COVID-19. The onus is on us as a society to find a way to communicate and connect with respect, courtesy and kindness while still adhering to the rules and guidelines.

I have been a follower and admirer of the British School of Etiquette for quite some time now. After, visiting London, England last summer, I am forever convinced that the “British definitely have it when it comes to etiquette and appropriate social behavior. I want to encourage you to visit their website: https://thebritishschoolofetiquette.com/ and check out the accredited courses that they offer that I know can improve your level of emotional intelligence and social competence.

As you know, that emotional intelligence is a skill that distinguishes between the humane and the barbaric.

The more you know, the more you grow!