How you behave is an integral and important part of being stylish ahead of your clothing, makeup and jewelery. This is your etiquette and manners.

Perhaps the most important ‘manners’ are those for which there are set of simple time honoured rules.

Our habits and mannerisms in daily living (the most automatic things we do) define us as refined individuals, sensitive to the rights of others; or as thoughtless, ignorant and rude.

As in life, it is often the small things which make the biggest impact on how people perceive and experience you.

It is the simple things like:

As in life, it is often the small things which make the biggest impact on how people perceive and experience you.

It is the simple things like:

1.	Always remember to say PLEASE and THANK YOU at every opportunity
2.	A smile is the most important fashion accessory that you can own. Wear it at every opportunity.
3.	Make other people feel important by using their name when talking with them.
4.	Look at people when they are talking to you. Take an interest in what they are saying and ask them questions by using their name. For example, ‘So Mary what you are saying is…?’ This will make them feel special.
5.	Allow others to speak without interrupting them, your turn will come.
6.	When you answer your phone, put on your cheery voice and a smile. This will build instant rapport and make the other person feel at ease.
7.	Always say excuse me if you absolutely have to interrupt someone or when leaving the table or a room. Always say excuse me if you need to slide past someone who is in your way.
8.	Always use good table manners.
9.	Accept compliments gracefully and make an effort to compliment others.
10.	Remember, other peoples’ needs and feelings are as important as your own.

Sometimes we take it for granted that everyone is taught these simple rules when growing up. It never ceases to amaze me how many people don’t follow them. Consequently they seem ignorant and rude, despite the fact that they may look fabulous.

We often think that being stylish is all about what we wear, but it is just as much in how we act and treat other people. We all warm to people who show us genuine kindness and respect, and tend to avoid those who don’t.