Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. If you have that awareness, you have good manners, no matter which fork you use. ~Emily Post
The Eleven Basic Rules of Shelling Etiquette by Jan McSween (borrowed from the Sarasota Shell Club's December 2010 newsletter) 1.) Shell by yourself. Solo shelling means more for you. 2.) If you must shell with a companion, walk in opposite directions. 3.) If you must shell with a companion and walk in the same direction, walk faster than your shelling companion. 4.) If you must shell with a companion and walk in the same direction at the same speed, observe the 6-ft. radius rule (also known as Shelling Circles) to ensure the equitable distribution of finds. Anything within six feet of you (in any direction) is yours. That’s the good news. The bad news is that the same goes for your companion. This necessitates maintaining a minimum distance of 12 feet from your shelling companion at all times. 5.) If you notice something of interest in your companion’s shelling circle which he/she seems to have overlooked, you may want to: a. Be polite and p