Rules On Street Etiquette A Man Must Know (B)

Have you ever wondered that you could change your life and the lives of others by doing something for yourself? This might sound egotistic and weird, but it can actually work. 

Our blog is a concept that wants to deliver a best living to people from all around the world, and to empower everyone to discover their own sense of style and fashion. We also see attitude as a style tool, but many wonder how they can apply that. Well, men, in order to achieve something on the inside, you sometimes must start on the outside. It might seem strange, but it is true. Our outside can influence our inside in ways you can’t even think of.

So today we want to showcase a list of rules to live by when you find yourself on the street. Read them below and try to check as many as you can to have a better experience when you leave your house or office.

Even though some rules (although guidance notes would be better said) might sound stupid or childish, they are really important and apply to everyone. If you don’t see people applying them, try setting an example and others will follow. We love this Charles Dickens quote:

“My boy,” said a father to his son, “treat everyone with politeness—even those who are rude to you. For remember that you show courtesy to others not because they are gentlemen, but because you are one.”

 

So here are the rules:

It’s how you say it, not what you say

There was a say: “Say what you mean, but don’t say it mean”. We interact a lot with people we don’t know every day and even if we don’t know it, we can impact the way they feel. If you don’t like the service you’re getting, don’t yell at the cashier. He/she doesn’t have anything to do with the service. Whatever you say, try to think about how the other person will see it. There is a difference between “Why the &%$ is there no bread?” and “Excuse me, is there any bread left?”.

Your car is also “on the street”

We sometimes feel that, when we drive, our car is a space that has no connection to the outside. and doesn’t say anything about us. We don’t mean the color or the brand of the car, we mean what we do with it. Loud music? It might disturb someone. Weird parking? We can almost guarantee it will disturb someone. Try to think that your extensions (such as your car, your home, your work desk, etc.) and what you do with them also represent you. Of course, this not the case of only public living. Because we mentioned driving, we need to stress out the fact that driving is also part of your behavior. Drive safely and be kind to the other drivers and people crossing the streets.

Public transportation should be public

There is a reason public transportation is called “public”. While we agree that if you can’t live outside your house the way you live inside, talking way too loud or listening to music or even reading a paper that is too big might invade someone else’s private space. Also, make sure you smell appropriately when you are anywhere, but especially in crowded spaces. Too much perfume is no good, while odors are, of course, just as bad.

Should you still help the old lady cross the road?

There was a joke about five gentlemen helping a lady cross a road she didn’t want to cross. While we learn in school to always help people on public transportation and on the sidewalks. We advise you to always ask first, before helping someone. There are people who do not want to be helped, others are afraid of strangers, and even if you are doing a good thing, there is no need to freak somebody out.

The details make the gent

And then, there are all these little things that give your overall impression: throwing things on the floor, sticking your gum to a wall, crossing on red light (we always wondered why people do this if they don’t have a flight to catch) etc.

To conclude, just think about the fact that everyone is trying to have good everyday experience, just like you are. There are not many people set out to having a bad day. Just like you want people to be kind to you, so should you be to others. Don’t think about what would not bother you, think about what might bother the people you interact with. Saying “I would not mind if someone did this to me” is an excuse.

Of course, there is no written rule that if you will be nice, everyone will be nice back, but if we would all try to be nicer to each other, improvement will be visible.

 

Fraquoh and Franchomme

 

 

 

 

 

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