| The modern world is run by meetings, brain | | | | following umbrella etiquette rules have emerged: |
| storming sessions, conferences and seminars. It is | | | | 1) Do not open your umbrella indoors. It is bound |
| all about the communication and interaction, be it | | | | to scare somebody or hit somebody in the eye. |
| personal, over the phone or by email. As it is such | | | | 2) In tight spots, the taller person with the |
| a communication driven world, etiquettes and | | | | umbrella should give way to the shorter person |
| norms have emerged for every kind of | | | | by raising his or her umbrella over that of the |
| interaction so that the world becomes a | | | | shorter person. |
| harmonious and a non-confrontational place. | | | | 3) Do not open your umbrella at a sporting event. |
| Common sense, an evolving sense of manners | | | | Tempers run high, passions overflow and it is |
| and a simple sense of discretion have dictated the | | | | easy to get overexcited at sports events. It is |
| etiquette requirements for various occasions and | | | | best not to open an umbrella at such venues, |
| venues. | | | | where it can become a potential disruptive |
| Etiquette for a dinner party says: do not rest | | | | weapon. |
| elbows on the table; do not talk with food in your | | | | 4) Replace your umbrella if it has blown inside out |
| mouth, wait for everyone to start eating; do not | | | | more than six times, which is a definite indicator |
| lick your spoon or fork. Phone etiquette demands | | | | that its life is coming to an end. Then buy one of |
| that you to wait for the other person to finish | | | | those wind vented umbrellas, which are |
| speaking before you start and not to raise your | | | | re-enforced with fiberglass frame and spokes. |
| voice. Now rules for email etiquette have | | | | 5) Pay particular attention while changing directions |
| emerged too, such as: do not write in capital | | | | while holding an umbrella. |
| letters in emails, which is considered rude. | | | | Along with a promotional umbrella if your |
| Is there any surprise that umbrella etiquettes | | | | company hands out a list of these umbrella rules |
| have emerged too. This is especially important in | | | | and etiquettes, it is sure to win your company |
| the UK, particularly in a crowded city like London. | | | | some fans. They are going to think, "This is |
| When it rains, there is bound to be some umbrella | | | | company thinks of the small niceties and has a |
| jostling. To avoid this and other problems the | | | | humane outlook. |