Good Manners Code

We all know how hard it is to please everyone around you when they all expect something from you. It's really simple to be your lovely self and fit in everywhere you go if you just get used to following some simple rules that you can make up yourself. I made some kind of good manners code that I find really useful and it might also help you if you're willing to give it a try. If not, well it's your choice. Try to make your own good manners code and you'll realize people will actually appreciate your efforts.

Always smile even if you had a bad day because a smile can really change other people's attitude towards you. They might even want to be friends with you because you're so cheerful all the time.
Make the best first impression you can make. Even if you don't think so, first impressions really last.
Talk calmly and openly to everyone. Also use a bit of body language to show your enthusiasm.
Don't touch the other person when you talk because some people find it annoying.
Instead of nodding your head when they say something, show you are interested in what they say by agreeing and giving them more reasons why they made the right choice.
Give sad people hugs even if you are not so close to them. They need it.
Don't interrupt someone who is talking. If you really have to, use phrases such as "Sorry to interrupt but..."
Be as energetic as you can and offer to help others. That is one rule most people forget.
Dress as elegant as the occasion allows you to and try to add style to it even if it's casual.
Never wear more than 3 colors at the same time.
When you eat, avoid talking with your mouth opened or holding your hands on the table.
Try to eat as decent as you can no matter where you are because it's easy to do that all the time once you get used to it.
Talk politely to everyone even if they are rude to you because you might meet later and they will remember you (in a good way of course).
Send greeting cards and gifts to people you care about on holidays even if you won't get anything back. They will remember it and repay you for sure sometime.
When you shake someone's hand never keep gloves on.
When you talk to older people don't keep your hat on or your hands in your pockets.
When you hold someone's hand or hug somebody don't make it too tight.
Always apologize for your mistakes and don't remind others of theirs.
If you don't like someone, don't be rude to them. Just give them short answers when they talk to you to show your lack of interest and they will eventually leave you alone.
When asked about your life, don't give too many details. Instead ask the other person about him/her. That makes them feel important.
On special occasions try to talk to all the people just as much, especially if you organized the party/event.
When you join a group of people for a chat, don't be the only one talking. If someone else does all the talk and everyone listens, you should be the one to come into the conversation so that he won't feel like talking to the walls.
Be as fun as you can especially when you meet new people, but never make jokes that you know might affect any of them.
When invited to someone's house, never empty your plate or glass. Never touch anything without their approval and never say bad things about their choice in decorating their home.
When you enter someone's house always take off your shoes and your hat.

Of course this list can go on forever. Try reading the real Good Manners Code instead of relaying on something a teenage girl wrote on a website if you really want to be a gentleman or a lady. What I wrote here works fine for me because the environment I live in doesn't allow me to be too elegant or too sophisticated. Anyhow, you should adjust your own rules to the city you live in and of course to the people you interact with. You should also be prepared at any time to meet someone more elevate than you so you have to know a little more than you actually apply.