to think MN needs an etiquette talk category?

[antoinettechigur]

Some recent AIBUs verging on bizarre social dilemmas. Could be interesting to hear about the "correct" behaviour in certain situations.

That is all.

Good idea

But isn't every single last post on MN about human behaviour?

What is correct isn't always what is right though.

I can't see there being consensus on what either the correct or right thing to do is though - it could be a right minefield

I just think it could be funny.

Agree that what is correct is not always right!

I think its essential, some of us don't know our place and commit the most terrible social gaffes.

I am worried for you Cassandra, really I am.

At any moment you may lapse into consuming liquids in public That is only the beginning.

I fear it is too late for me Antoinette, but there is still a chance I may be able to save others.

LeQueen, even I know one just falls forward onto a cake and takes a big bite out of the middle.

We have a duty to let others learn from our mistakes.

Is it best to eat cake straight from the trough? i am confused.

One likes this idea.

I would be more than willing to assist. I am a walking Debretts

I do not understand op. You mean there is one correct way to behave in all social situations?

I would like to know if anyone actually uses the word lavatory? I am informed by my editor at work that 'toilet' is a bastardisation of 'toilette' and is therefore a sign of social climbing.

I personally prefer, karsey, and bog myself but am common

SarfEasticated - you have come to the right place for help. Like you I used to think it was socially acceptable to go to the toilet, now I realise bodily functions are common, and I am having corrective surgery.

Ahh Miss Farqukurrison, you are quite right, thank you for putting me straight. A bag is the only way forward. I wonder if mulberry do one?

pointy

don't worry, stick around and you too can learn that there is always a correct way to behave..

Try Style and Beauty SarfEasticated my dear, they will be able to point you in the right direction for something chic.

I feel a 'daily wail' tie-in coming on...

I think that said thread should be limited to the correct use of FaceBook, since many many people seem to lack common sense/social skills in the use theroef.

< mutters in fogeyish way about FB >

It does. Some fuckwit of a keyboard warrior internet creep outed me the other day because she didn't like my posts. She seemed to think that was justification enough.

I was on an etiquette board once, it got nasty, everyone has a different idea about what constitutes "good" manners.

So, does MN inject some class into modern society ?