What is considered rude or ill mannered in your town or country or wherever you live? I know there are different ways to be when you are visiting different areas. I live in the southern part of the United States, and where I am from it is extemely rude, not to look someone in the eye when they are talking to you. Its rude not to speak to people if you happen to catch eye contact with them, Where I am from if someone gets into an elevator and there are other people in it, it is extremely rude not to smile and speak. When someone is walking in or out of a store or anywhere and they make it to the door while another person is walking in or out, it is expected that whoever makes it to the door first hold the door open for the other person (even strangers, male or female). Its really rude not to help an older person who has there hands full................ Where you are from, what is considered rude or what is expected when you come into contact with others?