Table Talk
When you sit down to eat, where does your napkin go?
On my / your lap
Name one place or time when your phone should be put away completely.
The dinner table OR class OR during a conversation OR a movie OR a ceremony OR service.
The game is over. What do players on both teams do?
Shake hands or fist-bump and say "good game."
When you shake someone's hand, where should your eyes be?
Looking them in the eye.
You bump into someone in the hallway and their stuff falls. What do you do?
Say sorry and help pick it up.
True or false: it's fine to start eating as soon as your food arrives, even if others haven't been served yet.
FALSE
True or false: texting while someone talks to you face to face tells them your phone matters more than they do.
True. Why it matters: Attention is one of the clearest ways to show respect.
Your teammate misses the game-winning shot. What's a good thing to say?
Something supportive, like "We'll get it next time" or "Good look, shake it off." No blaming.
He already feels worse than anyone. A teammate makes it lighter.
Fill in the blank: a good handshake is firm, but not a ______.
Crusher (or too hard, too long, or a dead fish the other way).
A new kid is sitting alone at lunch. Name one way to make him feel welcome.
Invite him to sit with you, introduce yourself, or ask him a question about himself.
Someone asks you to pass the salt. What should you pass along with it?
The pepper. Salt and pepper travel together.
Before posting a photo or video that includes a friend, what should you do?
Ask them first!
What do we call celebrating in a way that disrespects the other team?
Taunting, showboating, or poor sportsmanship.
Your mom introduces you to her boss. Besides shaking hands, what should you say?
"Nice to meet you," and use their name, like "Nice to meet you, Mr. Lee."
Your grandma gives you a gift you don't like. What do you say?
Thank her and mean it. You're thanking her for thinking of you.
The gift is the thought. You can be honest and kind at the same time.
You're at a friend's house and dinner is something you really don't like. What's the respectful move?
Take a small amount or eat what you can, skip the faces and comments, and thank the host for the meal. Someone worked to feed you. Their effort matters more than your taste buds.
A group chat starts roasting a kid who isn't in it. Name two things you could do.
Don't join in, say it's not cool or change the subject, leave the chat, check on the kid, OR tell a trusted adult if it keeps going.
Staying silent can feel neutral, but it often reads as agreement.
The ref makes a call you're sure is wrong. What's the mature response?
Stay calm, let the coach or captain handle it respectfully, and keep playing.
You can't control the call. You can control your reaction.
Someone holds a door for you, and a person carrying a big box is behind you. What two things do you do?
Say thank you, then hold the door for the person behind you.
Good manners are contagious. Pass them on.
You notice a friend went quiet after something you said. What's the move?
Check in, then apologize for the specific thing: "Sorry I said that, it wasn't cool." No excuses.
Noticing someone's feelings is half of emotional intelligence. Acting on it is the other half.