Etiquette pandemic

Coronavirus has made changes not only in our daily lives, but also in business and social etiquette.
What new rules of etiquette will help save lives in the midst of a pandemic?

So, changes have been made to the usual greeting rituals – handshakes , hugs, and kisses.
Leaders need to take an example from the top officials of States . If previously, according to the rules of etiquette, they were the first to give their hand to subordinates, now they do not do this, thereby approving the new rules. Women should also no longer hold out their hand to greet you. It is enough to use other greeting gestures: a slight bow of the head, palms folded on the chest – like an Eastern greeting . And this will be your gesture that shows concern for your family, friends, and subordinates.
Donald trump offered a more original greeting – elbows. He is a famous master of handshakes)).

Among the sanitary measures-mandatory wearing of masks and glasses. Here, too, there is a nuance. Sunglasses in the room still need to be removed , and you can safely leave the mask on your face even at the most important business and business negotiations.
Despite the fact that you are wearing a mask, do not forget to Express your friendly attitude to the interlocutor , smile with your eyes.

Today, thanks to the coronavirus, each of us can feel like an untouchable member of the British Royal family . Unfortunately, this did not save Prince Charles.

Gifts also spread infection. Give your family and friends e-courses, distance learning, e-books. This way you not only take care of their health, but also organize their leisure time in quarantine.

Cultural and mass events were also affected by the pandemic.
If you are planning to arrange an evening with a large number of people or a wedding, be sure to warn about the cancellation in advance, send everyone a text message, call and maybe you will arrange this event in an online format . Especially now it is more relevant than ever!

Do not Express your categorical opinion about various security measures and security issues. Your opinions may not coincide and conflict will be inevitable.

Coronavirus is still a taboo topic at all social events , family dinners with children and elderly parents. Try to find positive topics, they are in every family.

International leaders have also introduced their own adjustments to Protocol etiquette.
So OPEC Secretary General Mohammed Barkindo showed Russian energy Minister Alexander Novak and other members of the Russian delegation at the OPEC+ Committee Congress a new way of greeting, designed to replace the traditional handshake against the background of the spread of coronavirus – touching the soles of shoes. This style of greeting is also supported by the President of Tanzania, John Magufuli.

French President Emmanuel macron refused to shake hands when meeting and saying goodbye as part of the virus protection program. So, he did not shake hands with the king of Spain and greeted in the Indian style.

German interior Minister Horst Seehofer did not shake hands with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

All these measures are necessary for our safety and health.
I urge the entire fashion community to introduce another stylish adjustment: bring back the fashion for walking sticks and hats!
Greeting a familiar person, you raise your hat, which saves you from physical contact. And a cane is needed if this rule is still someone wanted to break.

Be healthy!

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