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What do you say when someone gives you something?
Thank You
What are the 3 things every good in-person greeting needs?
Eye contact, smile, name or hello
Name one thing a good guest does when they arrive at someone's house.
Greet the adults, take shoes off if needed, say hello
"In the USA, when someone gives you a gift, what do you do with it right away?"
Open it!
Where does your napkin go the moment you sit down?
(On your lap)
Name two things you should do when someone is talking to you.
Eye contact, don't interrupt, nod, listen, etc. (will accept others)
When answering a phone call from an adult you don't know, what's the first thing you should say?
"Hello, this is [your name]"
You spill something at afterschool. What are the three steps you should take?
Tell a staff member, help clean it up, apologize)
"In Japan and China, what utensils do people use to eat — (bonus) and what should you NEVER do with them in a bowl of rice?"
Chopsticks — never stick them upright in rice!
Fork goes on which side? Knife and spoon on which?
True or false: It's okay to say "this food is gross" at someone's house.
False
You're introducing your friend to your parent. What do you say?
"Mom/Dad, this is my friend [friend's name] from school."
What's one rule for being a good host when a friend comes over?
Welcome them at the door, offer something to drink, don't ignore them for your phone
"In Korea and the Philippines, there are special ways to greet and honor elders. Name ONE of them."
A deep bow in Korea OR the Mano Po gesture in the Philippines (pressing an elder's hand to your forehead)
You don't like the food being served at a friend's dinner. What do you do?
Eat a little anyway, say thank you, don't make a face or complain
What are the three main ideas of Manners and Etiquette ?
Respect, Consideration, Empathy
What's the difference between a casual and a formal greeting? Give one example of each.
Casual: wave and say hey
Formal: handshake and full name
You're at a restaurant and the food takes a long time. How should you handle it?
Be patient, don't complain loudly, thank the server when it arrives
"This country greets others with a gesture called 'Namaste' — hands pressed together with a slight bow. What country is this, and what does the gesture show?"
India — it shows respect and acknowledgment of the other person!
Name 4 of the 8 dining rules from today's lesson.
Any four correct = full points
What is the difference between a manner and a rule?
Open answer — rules are enforced, manners are choices that show care for others
What are two things you should never do while talking on the phone with an adult?
Examples: talking over them, eat while you are on the phone, use slang, hang up without saying goodbye, be distracted, etc.
What's the difference between being a good guest and being a good host? Give one example for each.
(Open answer — guest: follow the house rules; host: make the guest feel welcome)
"In China, there is one gift you should NEVER give someone and why. What is it and what does it represent?"
A clock — because in Chinese, the phrase for giving a clock sounds like "attending a funeral," which brings bad luck!
You're at a formal dinner and you need to leave the table. Walk us through everything you do from the moment you decide to leave.
Place napkin on chair, say "May I be excused?", push chair in, return promptly, place napkin back on lap