Etiquette for Young Men

[Geoff Withnell]

Actually, I think the best motivation for a young man to practice etiquette is a young lady. Case in point:
Riding home at rush hour in the DC Metro Red Line, an extremely busy subway line. I am old enough to take one of the "senior/handicapped" reserved seats, but since I am in good shape, I don't insist on it. A young couple was seating in the seats so marked near the door. Not a problem at first, as no one was looking to use them that was "senior/handicapped". An elderly lady got on the train, with one of those really serious canes with four feet at the bottom, and looking very uncomfortable standing. The young couple were chatting on, oblivious. I spoke to the young man - "Sir, I believe this lady here would really appreciate that seat." He looked up at me, told me to perform an anatomical impossibility upon myself, and turned back to his girlfriend. The young lady (showing she deserved the term) stood up, said "Here, Ma'am, take my seat.", and moved away down the car. The young man followed, but she cut him dead. I would like to think he learned a lesson, but I am cynic enough to doubt it.

Cygnus, if you need more ideas, Google "interview skills" for plenty of tips and training. Many can be related to etiquette topics.

Plus if you are looking for motivitation for young men to learn etiquette..... what better motivitation than a job interview?