Manners
What is an example of an inclusive greeting?
Happy Holidays, Happy New Year, Season's Greetings, Wishing you a safe and happy holiday.
You receive a gift you don’t like. What should you say?
Thank you so much for thinking of me!”
Name one topic you should avoid during holiday conversations.
Money, politics, religion, weight
Name two holidays celebrated in December.
Christmas, Kwanzaa, Diwali, Hanukkah
Name one way you can help at a holiday gathering.
Watch the little kids, set the table, take out the trash, clean up.
A family member wants a hug, but you do not want to hug. What's an alternative greeting/goodbye?
Fist bump, wave, high five.
Give an example of a friendly question you can ask.
What’s your favorite holiday food? What are you looking forward to in the new year?
True or False: Everyone celebrates the same holidays.
False
True or false: Helping out at a holiday gathering is only for parents
FALSE!
If you finish eating your meal way before anyone else, what should you do?
Politely wait for more people to be done eating.
Someone asks a personal question like, “Do you have a boyfriend/girlfriend?” and you do not want to answer. How do you respond politely?
I’d rather talk about holiday plans—what’s your favorite tradition?
Name two things you can say to start a friendly conversation at a holiday party
How have you been?” and “What do you enjoy most about the holidays?”
What's something you can say if someone celebrates a different holiday than you?
That’s cool! What do you enjoy during this time of year?
What should you do if you answer the door for a guest?
Greet them, hang up coats, grab them a drink, show them where to sit, etc
The family gathering is getting very loud and overwhelming. How do you deal with it?
Ask the host if they have a spare empty room, put on some headphones, go on a walk.
You forget someone’s name at a gathering. What’s the best way to handle it?
Politely ask, “I’m sorry, can you remind me of your name?"
Why should you avoid sensitive topics during holiday gatherings?
To keep conversations positive and avoid arguments or discomfort.
How might families celebrate holidays differently?
Foods, decorations, traditions
After everyone is done eating, should you:
A. Go to your room and play video games
B. Ask the host how you can help, offer to clean/put away dishes
B!
Your grandma arrives and you notice she has put on a lot of weight. What do you say to her?
Ignore it. Ask Hi Grandma, how are you? I haven't seen you in awhile, etc.
Your grandma arrives and you notice she has gained a lot of weight. What do you say to her?
Ignore it. Ask Hi Grandma, how are you? I haven't seen you in awhile, etc.
Name 2 different ways you can tell by someone's body language that they have lost interest in a conversation.
What is arms crossed, lack of eye contact, looking around, short or no responses, slowly moving away from you, keep changing the subject, etc.
Why is it important to respect different holiday traditions?
It shows kindness, understanding, and helps everyone feel included.
Why is helping out important?
Why is helping out important?