Faux Pas

1. It is contemptible to bring together recently separated or divorced persons with your other single friends, solely for the purpose of "fixing them up" with someone.
 
2. If things go wrong with the hired help, never criticise them in public.
 
3. A handshake is not a universally approved greeting.
 
4. "Look 'em right in the eye" is not always applicable.
 
5. What Americans call 'diapers' are called 'napkins' in England. This could lead to some hilarious or embarrassing misunderstandings.
 
6. Avoid sending alcohol to a person's office. Most companies prohibit alcohol consumption on the job.
 
7. Never send a gift to the office of an editor reporter, etc., to thank them for favourable publicity, as it looks more like a payoff.
 
8. Never carry away cutlery, bath towels, ash-trays, etc., from hotels where they are kept for the use of guests.
 
9. Nowadays, gallantry in the corporate culture will get you nowhere (as far as gender rules are concerned), except perhaps into hot water.
 
10. Never wear skirts and trousers that are so tight as to convey a message of sexiness.
 
11. Exposed cleavage and miniskirts are not appropriate business attire for a woman.
 
12. Do not give false compliments, and do not lie to people at social functions to be polite. People can detect your insincerity, no matter how well you act.
 
13. Do not ask for food or drink at a meeting unless they are being offered.
 
14. Printed thank-you cards or notes from a gift shop are not gestures acceptable as token of gratitude. Gratitude does not come pre-packaged.