Your decent behavior is the expression of your identity .........
‘Etiquette’ this word we are hearing since our childhood. Our parents used to teach us many things to which they call etiquettes. Generally it can be defined as proper ways to behave in social functions. Prom is also a formal function that holds a great prominence in one’s life as it once in a lifetime. Everyone wants to look great on that day and make a lasting impression. Here are given some of the dos and don’ts prom etiquettes following that you are surely going to get a lot of help.
Prom Etiquette- Dos, Don’ts
Use nice words like please and thanks. It shows your manners.
Use the silverware properly.
Don't use the wrong bread plate.
Turn your fork upside down on the salad plate when you are finished. It is basic table manners.
Turn your coffee cup upside down if you do not want any coffee.
Put your napkin on your lap. Especially to keep from spilling on your prom dress.
Don't put your napkin on the table until you are finished eating.
Place your napkin on the back of your chair if you are leaving to use the ladies room.
Wear a wrap or shawl over a prom dress if it is revealing.
Don't wear rings over your gloves.
Wear your bracelet over your gloves.
Take off your gloves during dinner.
Don't remove your gloves at any other time than dinner.
Make all entrances with your date.
Don't walk ahead of or behind your date.
Wear body glitter so you sparkle during your grand dance.
Drink lots of water to prevent bloating and flushing out of your system
Follow the headwaiter to your table with your date behind you.
Don't drink and drive.
Go to prom with a date that will be kind and pull out your chair at dinner.
Don't refresh your lipstick more than one time at the table.
Reserve using your make-up powder in the ladies room only.
Reserve the first and last dance for your date.
Don't forget to tell your date how handsome he looks.
Go with the girls to prom dance if you don't have a date.
Be on time. Don't keep your nervous prom date waiting.
Be the first person your date sees when he knocks on the door.
Don't forget your date’s boutonniere.
Wear your best smelling perfume (but do not over do it)?
Yourself don’t go to anyone and ask for compliments.
Accept compliments with a polite 'thank you' (rather than a I don't think so).
Don't say anything you will regret in the morning.
Try on all prom dresses, prom accessories, and prom make-up at least a week in advance.
Don't leave your date to be with your friends the whole night. Try to make this night memorable.
Don't break up with your boyfriend on prom night or prom week.
Don't make a scene; you'll mess up your make-up from crying.
Make sure that you thank your date for dinner.
Eat your dinner, remember that the guy paid a lot of money to take you
If you invite your date for a prom, it becomes your responsibility to take care of all financial duties.
Prove yourself a perfect date by following these small etiquettes in mind. Prom is glamorous evenings fill it with wonderful everlasting memories. Relax, and have fun. Don’t ruin your evening with alcohol or drugs. This also comes in prom etiquettes. It shows your decency.
