Some words to describe the Tango-Milonga "bon-ton" rules, for both the dancers

• Never correct your partner whilst on the dance floor.
• Ensure personal hygiene (bathe, protect you breath, remove odors).
• Dress appropriately.
• Do not talk whilst dancing.
• Generally dance the entire tanda, unless the skills are wildly variable.
• Never stop dancing during a song.
• If you do not wish to dance further at any time, thank your partner - it is important to remember that “Thank you” generally signals an intention to END the dance (so don't be surprised when the other person says thank you back, and walks off).
• At the end of a tanda, when you naturally finish dancing, it is polite to still say “Thank you”.
• Do not continuously apologize to your partner if you make mistakes.
• Do apologize if there is a collision with another couple - even if it wasn't your fault.
• Always be kind and supportive to beginners; it does not take much to scare someone away for life.
• Milongas are not for practicing nor teaching.
• Do not talk to other dancers whilst they are on the floor, even between songs. This applies whether you are on or off the floor.
• Requesting a dance - whether verbally or otherwise - is done in a subtle and polite manner.
• When entering the dance floor, dancers have the right of way.
• Walk around the dance floor, not through it.
• The answer to being thanked after a dance is a return 'Thank you' - not 'You're welcome'.
• Compliments go a long way to enjoying a Milonga.
• In between songs, talking is fine (in fact, some would say small talk is almost obligatory) but do not keep the embrace locked.
• If you did not particularly enjoy the dance, keep it to yourself.
• If the tanda becomes intolerable, tough it out. It is the extreme height of rudeness to leave a tanda before it completes.
• When you finish dancing, leave the floor as quickly as possible, ensuring those on it are given their space.