Why do you stand on the right on the tube?
Why do you stand on the right on the tube? Although they drive on the left and walk on the left on crowded pavements, Londoners stand on the right on Tube station escalators and the reason is historic. The first successful London Tube escalator, at Earls Court Station, required passengers to disembark diagonally to the left.
Should a woman stand up when shaking hands?
Regardless of your gender, stand up to shake hands unless it's physically awkward (like if you're sitting at a crowded table and you'd have to push other people out of the way).
What is the etiquette for standing?
First, it's correct etiquette to always stand when introducing yourself (or when someone introduces you.) I had just begun to extend my hand and introduce myself to the two men…and they immediately stood. Standing puts you in a position to make that all-important eye contact at approximately the same level.
What is the escalator rule in dating?
Partners are expected to remain together at the top of the Escalator until death. The Escalator is the standard by which most people gauge whether a developing intimate relationship is significant, “serious,” good, healthy, committed or worth pursuing or continuing.
What is Tube etiquette?
1 14 London tube rules everyone should follow. 1.1 Stand on the right, walk on the left. 1.2 Don't make eye contact with strangers. 1.3 Don't talk to strangers (and sometimes even to friends)