25 Manners Kids Should Know
#1: When asking for something, say "Please." #2: When receiving something, say "Thank you." #3: Do not interrupt grown-ups who are speaking with each other unless there is an emergency. They will notice you and respond when they are finished talking. #4: If you do need to get somebody's attention right away, the phrase "excuse me" is the most polite way for you to enter the conversation. #5: When you have any doubt about doing something, ask permission first. It can save you from many hours of grief later. #6: The world is not interested in what you dislike. Keep negative opinions to yourself, or between you and your friends, and out of earshot of adults. #7: Do not comment on other people's physical characteristics unless, of course, it's to compliment them, which is always welcome. #8: When people ask you how you are, tell them and then ask them how they are. #9: When you have spent time at your friend's house, remember to thank his or her parents for having you over and for the good time you had. #10: Knock on closed doors -- and wait to see if there's a response -- before entering. #11: When you make a phone call, introduce yourself first and then ask if you can speak with the person you are calling. #12: Be appreciative and say "thank you" for any gift you receive. In the age of e-mail, a handwritten thank-you note can have a powerful effect. #13: Never use foul language in front of adults. Grown-ups already know all those words, and they find them boring and unpleasant. #14: Don't call people mean names. #15: Do not make fun of anyone for any reason. Teasing shows others you are weak, and ganging up on someone else is cruel. #16: Even if a play or an assembly is boring, sit through it quietly and pretend that you are interested. The performers and presenters are doing their best. #17: If you bump into somebody, immediately say "Excuse me." #18: Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze, and don't pick your nose in public. #19: As you walk through a door, look to see if you can hold it open for someone else. #20: If you come across a parent, a teacher, or a neighbor working on something, ask if you can help. If they say "yes," do so -- you may learn something new. #21: When an adult asks you for a favor, do it without grumbling and with a smile. #22: When someone helps you, say "thank you." That person will likely want to help you again. This is especially true with teachers! #23: Use eating utensils properly. If you are unsure how to do so, ask your parents to teach you or watch what adults do. #24: Keep a napkin on your lap; use it to wipe your mouth when necessary. #25: Don't reach for things at the table; ask to have them passed.
(I saw this on Pinterest. I don't know who to credit with this, so if you know, let me know and I will give props to the awesome person who wrote it.)
As a Nonny, I don't have many rules. When they are at my house, I don't care if they eat too many snacks or go to bed a little late, or make a mess in the playroom. But, manners are a must. Manners seem to be a thing of the past...even here in the South......shudder!!:)
How do you feel about children and manners?
Our little *A*....just because I have to have a picture!
7 comments:
I have to agree with you about manners! Hubs and I were at our alma mater yesterday walking to the stadium when we noticed that we were the ones who had to move off the sidewalk as groups of college students walked by us! In my day, we would have always moved out of the way for our elders!! Now I admit I'm saying I'm an elder!!!!
I love this! Manners are not what they used to be. I sound so old saying that but it is true. While student teaching, I had the opportunity to observe another teacher who had taught for more than thirty years. I cannot remember one thing about her lesson except that she said, "Manners will take you, where money will not." That's powerful stuff!
I agree! Children need to learn manners and they are not learning them out here in west either.
Love your cute photo!!
is truth, I don`t know what happen now, but so many kids don`t say please, or thank you, anymore!!
I`m a teacher and many parents say that manners have to be teach in school, but excuse me is your child if you want that your child have manners stars in home, the school only reinforces that parents do in home
Love this!
Totally agree and work on them all the time with the kids...Today at 12, Parker offers his hand when meeting someone new, always looks people on the eye....which is a pet peeve of mine...and I am working on Jack...aka Woody...may be a little more work....I am printing your list.
I totally agree with you, that manners are crucial! I really like this post, and especially the last picture.
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