Etiquette

 Punctuality It is rude and disrespectful to presenters and others to arrive late for sessions and events.

Be unpacked, in your seat, and ready to start 5 minutes before scheduled meeting times.

Arrive at least 10 minutes before bus departure times for field trips so that you can find a seat and be accounted for by your adult leaders.

 Hotel When you are staying in the Holmes Student Center or other hotels, it is important to keep others' comfort in mind.  Phone Calls When dialing other local numbers in DeKalb (that start with 815) from a land line, you will need to dial 1 first. Do not call internationally from your hotel room or from your host family's phone without your phone card. Do not use your SEAYLP cell phone to call internationally.  Tipping Tipping, or offering a small amount of money, is customary (not to do so is very rude) for several services in the United States. Including: To better understand this custom you can watch the video at right.
 * Do not gather in hallways to chat.
 * Do not have loud conversations or media in your room late at night.
 * Do not slam room doors.
 * Do not leave your room without proper clothes and footwear.
 * Do be in your own room at all times after 10 p.m.
 * Do not visit the room of members of the opposite sex. Ex. A boy may not visit any girl in her room.
 * “Sit down” meals - 15-20% of the total bill
 * Baggage Handling - $1 per bag
 * Taxis – 15% of fare, but never less than 25¢

 Language Do not curse or use foul language or any language that is offensive or derogatory to anybody else. While in public or around anyone who does not speak your language it is important to speak English.

 Littering There are several garbage cans available around campus, and the places we will be visiting (even on the bus), so please use them.