We define it as the fine art of dealing, in an appropriately refined and cultured manner, with the myriad of situations that arise when one is in a collegiate environment. It is a skill that must be painstakingly acquired over time, and a person who wishes to be truly well versed in the language of etiquette must be prepared to learn from the occasional faux pas. Here we present a helpful guide to aid you in your quest to become a person whose behavior is always excruciatingly correct. Five tips for better academic etiquette 1. If you need a recommendation don't ask someone to write it for you two days before it's due.
Professors are people too.
Say hi to them just like you would to anyone else you know. Don't lie about the reason you weren't in class. Don't be chronically late to class. Ask for extensions before the day your paper is due. You have a crush on the cute new professor in your major department.