Some Simple Everyday Things That Are Actually Quite Rude (7 of 8)

Etiquette Around Friends

While your friends can be pretty chill about some things, there are still some awfully rude stuff you can do. Here are some things to consider:

• • • First consideration is about not making introductions. If you’re the social person and are constantly making new friends, you are bound to have your various circles mix together. During those situations, it’s important for you to be the first to make introductions. Failure to do so not only is dismissive, but rude too.

Why it’s rude is that it can create a state of unease. Making introductions makes it easier for people to make connections.

• • • The second thing is telling people to smile. Whether a friend is in a rough time or is not a ball of positivity, telling them to smile is insensitive. People don’t smile for a variety of reasons. Sometimes they have rough days.

When you are telling people to smile more, you’re imposing opinions of them and in some cases dismissing their current emotions. Sure emotions are temporary, but it’s important for people to cope with the emotions rather than mask them.

• • • Third rude thing to do is to be cancelling plans. While we can’t always predict what life throws at us, there are times where cancelling plans for the night is alright.

Where the problem lays is when you are constantly doing it. What this suggests to others is that you don’t value the commitments you’re making with them. If you really need to skip out on someone, make an effort to reschedule with them, rather than tell them you can’t make it and leave it at that.