How to Be a Class Act
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- Act with class by showing dignity, respect, and warmth in social interactions.
- Class evolved from economic status to a measure of bearing and behavior.
- A classy person is magnanimous, self-possessed, and elevates situations.
- 25 small courtesies to be classy: initiating greetings, using names, holding doors, letting others merge in traffic, writing thank-you notes, avoiding gossip, complimenting others behind their backs, picking up trash, dressing appropriately, being punctual, being a generous conversationalist, returning borrowed items in better condition, saying 'excuse me' and 'sorry' sincerely, tipping generously, keeping phones away during conversations, keeping promises, not oversharing, giving credit, handling losses with dignity, giving people an out, acknowledging service workers, keeping complaints private, avoiding unnecessary corrections, not bragging, and acting like a host.