{"id":48761,"date":"2023-08-26T12:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-26T12:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/shaping-perceptions-how-people-see-you-matters\/"},"modified":"2023-08-26T10:59:47","modified_gmt":"2023-08-26T10:59:47","slug":"shaping-perceptions-how-people-see-you-matters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/shaping-perceptions-how-people-see-you-matters\/","title":{"rendered":"Shaping perceptions: How people see you matters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>{{Chewing in Public:}} Chewing might be unavoidable at times, especially after a meal when you need to freshen your breath for an important meeting. However, the way you chew and where you do it matter. Chewing loudly with an open mouth in public not only appears as poor grooming but also disrupts those around you.<\/p>\n<p>{{Poking your  nose\/ ears  in  public:}} Engaging in activities like picking your nose or ears in public is quite distasteful. Doing so with bare fingers and then examining what you extracted is simply unpleasant. Unlike reflex actions like yawning or sneezing, this behavior lacks justification. Refrain from such actions in public settings.<\/p>\n<p>{{Yawning, coughing, and sneezing etiquette:}} While yawning, coughing, and sneezing are involuntary actions, how you handle them in public speaks volumes about your consideration for others. If you can&#8217;t control them, at least make an effort to do them discreetly. Cover your mouth with your palm while yawning or coughing, and sneeze into your elbow or use both palms to cover your nose.<\/p>\n<p>{{Odorous food consumption:}} While some might take pride in eating certain foods in public to showcase their success, it&#8217;s important to recognize that people have varying preferences. What you enjoy might be repulsive to others, not to mention the strong odor of certain foods like boiled eggs and roasted nuts.<\/p>\n<p>{{Public spitting:}} Spitting in public, especially in places that are not already foul-smelling, is difficult to comprehend. Some individuals spit as if their lives depend on it, even in queues at bus stations or marketplaces. Public restrooms are available nearby; make use of them if you find yourself needing to spit excessively.<\/p>\n<p>{{Adjusting clothes:}} It&#8217;s common to face wardrobe malfunctions in public, such as tight bras, shifting dresses, or exposed undergarments. Regardless of the situation, excuse yourself to a more private location before making adjustments.<\/p>\n<p>{{Speaking  loudly  over  the  phone:}} Ears  and  eyes  can  be  very  stubborn  some times. When  you  don\u2019t  want  them  to  work  is  when  they  decide  to  show  off  their  ability  most. You  ever  get  into  a  public  car  and  all  you  want  to  do  is  enjoy  your  trip  to  wherever  peacefully?  And  then  boom, someone  at  the  back  receives  a  call  they  \u2018think\u2019  everyone  would  know  of. If  you  have  been  doing  this, from  now  onwards  know  it\u2019s  not  nice  for  those  seated  next  you. Get  home  and  call  back  whoever  has  called  you  and  shout  all  you  want.<\/p>\n<p>{{Personal Functions in Public:}} While bodily discomfort might lead to the urge to pass gas, doing so in public is uncomfortable for those nearby. Regardless of your discomfort, consider the comfort of others and find a private place to relieve yourself.<\/p>\n<p>{{Easing  yourself  in  public:}} I  called  it  \u2018easing\u2019  because  I  know  how  uneasy  it  can  be  to  have  a  bloated  stomach. What  I  mean  actually  is  farting. In spite  the  discomfort  you  may  be  feeling, it  will  be  more  discomforting  for  those  near  you  when  you  decide  to  \u2018ease\u2019  yourself. <\/p>\n<p>While personal freedom allows us to make choices, indulging in any of the above behaviors anywhere on Earth can label you as someone with poor manners.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>{We&#8217;ve often heard that our self-perception matters more than how others see us. While this holds true to some extent, there&#8217;s an undeniable truth in the saying, &#8220;the  first  cut  is  always  the  deepest.&#8221; Your public demeanor, from clothing choices to behavior, communicates volumes about your identity. Therefore, it&#8217;s crucial to avoid the following behaviors if you wish to earn respect from others. Remember, &#8220;respect is earned, not commanded.&#8221;}<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":62,"featured_media":2000059258,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[46],"tags":[75],"byline":[3104],"hashtag":[],"class_list":["post-48761","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-social","tag-homenews","byline-jane-babirye"],"bylines":[{"id":3104,"name":"Jane Babirye","slug":"jane-babirye","description":"","image":{"id":0,"url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&f=y&r=g","alt":"Default avatar","title":"Default avatar","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","sizes":[]},"user_id":null}],"contributors":[{"id":3104,"name":"Jane Babirye","slug":"jane-babirye","description":"","image":{"id":0,"url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&f=y&r=g","alt":"Default avatar","title":"Default avatar","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","sizes":[]},"user_id":null}],"featured_image":{"id":2000059258,"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/spit.png","alt":"","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/png","width":0,"height":0,"sizes":{"thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/spit.png","width":1,"height":1},"medium":{"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/spit.png","width":1,"height":1},"medium_large":{"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/spit.png","width":1,"height":1},"large":{"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/spit.png","width":1,"height":1},"full":{"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/spit.png","width":0,"height":0}}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48761","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/62"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=48761"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48761\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2000059258"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=48761"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=48761"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=48761"},{"taxonomy":"byline","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/byline?post=48761"},{"taxonomy":"hashtag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hashtag?post=48761"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}