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"Etiquette" is another name for manners. Why is it important to have manners?
Manners make others feel comfortable and respected. It also shows respect for yourself. It shows that you have consideration for others and they will respect you back.
If a guest comes to your house to play, name some things that are polite and will make the guest feel comfortable.
Introduce them to your family.Offer them a snack or drink. Do activities that they want to do and not just do what you want to do. Put them first... give them the biggest piece of cake, or letting them sit in the best chair. Thank them for coming over.
If you are eating at someone's home or a restaurant, or even at your own home with family, what are some polite things you should do?
Wash your hands first.
Go to the table and wait for everyone else to come and sit down together.
If you are at someone's home, let them tell you where to sit.
Always offer the other person to take food before you do.
Take only enough food so that everyone will be able to have some.
Don't talk with your mouth full or chew with your mouth open.
If you are speaking to a person on phone, how do you let them "see" your smile?
By the words you use and the tone of your voice. Many times if you smile while you are talking, your voice sounds more pleasant.
If someone does something embarrassing, what should you do?
Don't make a big deal about it. Don't draw attention to anything in public. Maybe tell them about a stain on their clothes or something in their teeth in private. Never make them feel uncomfortable or do it unkindly.
If you are at someone's house or even a friends house by yourself, name things you should NEVER do.
Run or wander around the house. Snoop in places. Leave a mess of any kind. Get in the fridge or in any cupboard. Scream or yell.
What if you are at someone's home and you don't like what they are serving for the meal?
NEVER make a face at the food and say something like "YUCK." You can simply say, "no thank you," or "just a little, please."
You can always take a very small portion and have.
If you are allergic, make sure the host knows ahead of time the items you cannot eat.
Time to leave
Need to thank the host and greet them. For example by saying Good Evening and thank you for inviting me. See you soon or take care
When you are with others and not everyone knows each other, what do you do?
If you are at someone's home and you need to use the bathroom, what is the polite way to do this?
Ask... may I use your bathroom? Would you show me where it is? ALWAYS WASH YOUR HANDS AND NEVER, EVER LEAVE A MESS OF ANY KIND!
If something happens at mealtime and it doesn't go smoothly, or you make an embarrassing sound, what do you do?
If you spill something, say "I'm sorry" and help clean up.
If you burp, quietly say excuse me.
If something goes into your mouth that you don't want, like a bone or something, don't spit it out, take it out quietly with your fingertips.
When is it appropriate to bring gifts to someone's home?
When you are invited to a birthday party.
You can take a small, gift to the family if you are invited to dinner or to stay with them for a longer time.
The greatest gifts are good manners and the magic words.
What are the four "magic word" phrases?
Please. Thank you. Excuse me. I'm sorry.
Before we enter the house.
When you are through with your meal, what should you do?
First, wait for everyone to finish and before leaving you should ask to be excused.
Put your utensils (fork or sooons) in the middle of the plate.
Always clean up if at home or at a restaurant, tidy the table before leaving.
Always say "thank you very much for the nice meal."
When you receive gifts from someone, what is a very important thing to do?
Show Appreciation. You could say thank you and you could also get them something if you’d like.
What is the most annoying thing when having a conversation with someone?
Interrupting! When you interrupt someone to say what you want to say instead of listening, it is very rude.
Listening is VERY important. If you MUST interrupt, please say, excuse me for interrupting, but...
When someone is different that you, like if they are handicapped or speak a different language, what are some important things to remember?
Never ignore them. Always smile, talk, and be friendly. Remember that they have feelings, too. If they need help, always offer to help them.
Rooms we stay in and rooms we don’t go into.
We should stick to the living room or dining room and we should not enter bedrooms as it can make hosts uncomfortable. Bedrooms are completely off limit unless the host has invited you in.
Coughed or sneezed, what should we do?
Cover our mouth and say Excuse me.
What is the golden rule of good manners?
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.