Etiquette is a delicate dance of social norms, and exceptions are where the real magic happens. In this section, we'll explore the art of doing it wrong, on purpose.
Don't touch that, it's not your grandma's cane. Unless it's a really old, really nice grandma. Then it's okay, she's probably not using it for anything important.
Also, don't burp in church, but it's okay if you do. Just make sure you're not in a monastery. That would be awkward.
And, no, you can't wear a "I'm with Stupid" t-shirt to the family reunion. That's not an exception, that's just being rude.
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Don't shake hands with someone who's clearly not a fan of handshaking. Like, if they're holding a "No Handshaking" sign, that's a red flag.
Also, if it's a funeral, don't shake hands with the corpse. That's just basic decency.
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