Use this simple advice to gain more respect of the others
Shake hands
Your handshake (рукопожатие) gives a lasting impression, so why not shake like a royal? Here’s how: Maintain eye contact (поддерживайте зрительный контакт), take their hand firmly (крепко, решительно) but not harshly (жестко), and shake for one or two pumps. If you have a limp (слабый, безвольный) handshake, people could assume you’re disinterested, or there’s a lack of confidence. If you shake too firmly, they may think you are trying to overcompensate for something. Keep that in mind for your next meet and greet.
Think before speaking
There are quite a few words you’ll never hear the royal family say. They always talk so eloquently (красноречиво) and with purpose. It’s challenging to do that in everyday small talk, but there is something regular folk can take away from this rule—choose your words wisely. One’s choice of words used to be directly linked to one’s social class in the United Kingdom. Nowadays, we can say that one’s choice of words is strongly proportional to the amount of class a person has or lacks. Yes, this advice includes using curse words (ругательства) sparingly.
Leave the table without a fuss
Don’t worry about explaining yourself to others when you need to leave the table. Saying a simple “excuse me” is more than enough. You don’t need to share the details with your fellow diners.
