Sometimes we don't even see it when we're being rude. Here's a little article with an example of someone who couldn't see the rudeness in her own behavior even though she was very quick to see the rude in an other. You would think our President would have some social graces. This article analyzes the difference between etiquette and graciousness. It's not enough to know the rules.
Introductions are some of our most awkward moments.
Here's four ideas to make the process less painful. See if you agree with Shawna's thoughts on this subject. When Comfort is King. This article talks about the difference between dressing for our physical comfort or thinking about another person's visual comfort. Dating Dining Dilemmas Poor eating and etiquette habits turn off more people than almost anything else except personal hygiene.