[ Etiquette ]

A hundred years ago, there were pure etiquette schools, and it was very clear what ‘good behaviour’ expectations were.  Fifty years ago, it was post-1960s and the rebellion was on.  The youth of the day (baby boomers in their teens) questioned all things etiquette.  Ten years ago, social media arrived, and etiquette was possibly banished to history.

But perhaps not.  Humans still function best together when expectations and rules are known.  But in a multi-cultural, diverse, and inclusive society, we no longer know what the rules are.  Sure, be kind, that’s obvious.  At a gathering, clearly set other expectations too.