It's a wonderful time to cultivate new habits and improve your character.
If you committed blunders last year, then now is the time to reclaim your dignity. You can start by changing the practices you are used to the previous year. Replace them with new ones and rise above the mishap. These are the things you can't purchase at any store in Trinoma.
Refine your values and become a classy homeowner. You can start by ingraining these five rules to yourself.
If you have a habit of running late, prepare your outfit and other stuff ahead of time. Gather the gifts, wrap them and place them near the door. If you're heading to a potluck, budget your time. Run the oven two hours ahead, so you have the opportunity to polish your shoes or blow-dry your hair to perfection.
The same goes for reservations. If you have a hotel or restaurant reservation, make sure to appear on the day. Notify the establishment if it's not possible for you to be there. Be considerate of the facility as they try their best to accommodate you. Remember, some customers wish to avail their services too.
If you are the person to be introduced, discretely signal or ask your friend to begin introductions. That way, you will be properly acquainted with the group. Most of all, you can start conversations with other guests without being glued to your friend.
Keep engagement to a minimum. Try not to leave mean and destructive comments especially on other people's social accounts. It will save you from starting disputes and minor misunderstandings. A classy person considers the implications of their actions.
Nothing good comes out of gossip. Most of the information stemming from a rumor has no proof or objective basis. Spreading inaccurate details and events is an example of fake news. Before sharing information, it's best to verify its sources. Make sure those are accurate accounts of what transpired.
People place their trust in individuals who tell the truth. Being truthful and relying on facts keeps your integrity intact. Therefore, people are likely to trust you.
Staying classy is all about attitude and confidence. Classy people carry an air of self-assurance. Their sense of self is strengthened by the choices they make each day. When you choose manners and substance over pettiness, you win every time.
1. Be on time.
Filipinos have a knack for arriving an hour after the time on the invite. The practice of “Filipino Time” became prevalent expecting the program or party to start later than it must. Therefore, guests opt to delay their arrival to minimize their waiting time. Nobody wants to waste their time waiting, so practice coming on or before the scheduled program.If you have a habit of running late, prepare your outfit and other stuff ahead of time. Gather the gifts, wrap them and place them near the door. If you're heading to a potluck, budget your time. Run the oven two hours ahead, so you have the opportunity to polish your shoes or blow-dry your hair to perfection.
2. Avoid flaking.
Responsible adults don't flake on social invites. They politely decline if they have to and excuse themselves if they have last-minute, unforeseen changes in their social calendar. It's rude and unprofessional to cancel last minute. Flaking also becomes a mark of your character. If you RSVP, make sure to be there.The same goes for reservations. If you have a hotel or restaurant reservation, make sure to appear on the day. Notify the establishment if it's not possible for you to be there. Be considerate of the facility as they try their best to accommodate you. Remember, some customers wish to avail their services too.
3. Introduce people to other people.
Meeting new people is awkward enough without stumbling to your feet or the words coming out of your mouth. Become a civilized person and introduce the person you decide to bring as your plus one. It's a courtesy to the host to bring the new person forward. It defuses the awkwardness and helps establish relationships on the right foot.If you are the person to be introduced, discretely signal or ask your friend to begin introductions. That way, you will be properly acquainted with the group. Most of all, you can start conversations with other guests without being glued to your friend.
4. Refrain leaving condescending comments online.
The posts on your social media accounts, blogs or websites is under public scrutiny. The Internet is the ultimate public arena. Your neighbor, bank teller and even the people on your daily commute can view your online activity. Avoid regrets by being careful of your online activities.Keep engagement to a minimum. Try not to leave mean and destructive comments especially on other people's social accounts. It will save you from starting disputes and minor misunderstandings. A classy person considers the implications of their actions.
5. Stop spreading gossip.
Nothing good comes out of gossip. Most of the information stemming from a rumor has no proof or objective basis. Spreading inaccurate details and events is an example of fake news. Before sharing information, it's best to verify its sources. Make sure those are accurate accounts of what transpired.People place their trust in individuals who tell the truth. Being truthful and relying on facts keeps your integrity intact. Therefore, people are likely to trust you.
Staying classy is all about attitude and confidence. Classy people carry an air of self-assurance. Their sense of self is strengthened by the choices they make each day. When you choose manners and substance over pettiness, you win every time.
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