Polite Habits Most People Secretly Dislike

When it comes to being polite and knowing etiquette rules, it's easy to make mistakes—and who can blame you? Plenty of etiquette rules have changed in the past decade alone. And sometimes, the behaviors you think are polite—things you make an effort to do—can actually backfire. For many of these, the issue arises because you know the opposite behavior is impolite and then overcorrect. It's just a matter of finding the middle ground, and etiquette expert Lisa Grotts can help you do just that.
"Being polite isn't about following complicated rules, rather politeness is about being kind [and] respectful, cooperating and putting people first—including yourself, sometimes—in every situation," she explains, adding that the person is much more important than the polite habit. "Once you ask yourself 'Is this kind or helpful?' instead of 'Is this polite?' it will be much easier to know what to do."
If you're guilty of any of these prickly politeness faux pas, you should also know the signs you're too polite, rude conversation habits to avoid and the polite habits flight attendants dislike. But first, browse the list below for some so-called polite habits you can kick to the curb.
17 Polite Habits Most People Secretly Dislike