What is the ladies first etiquette?
What is the ladies first etiquette? The phrase is often used to mean after you, but etiquette does not prescribe that ladies should always pass first through a door or other narrow passage. The idea is that the gentleman who accompanies the lady will only let her pass first when entering a trusted environment, such as his or her own home.
Who goes up the stairs first etiquette?
The old-fashioned rule was that a lady would precede the gentleman up the stairs in case she were to fall -- ensuring that he could then assist her. In this case, however, and no matter the gender, Miss Manners picks the shower to go first.