Table Manners
Let's say you came into class ready for breakfast. Or you've just done PE and you're hungry for lunch. What should you do first with your hands?
Wash your hands.
Word to say when first meeting someone
Hello!
Please
You see a cool fidget on Jose's desk. He's not in the room, but always lets you play with it. Is it okay to grab it?
No.
You just ate chicken wings for lunch. Should you lick your fingers at the table?
No.
You see Emily first thing in the morning. What do you say?
Good morning!
Emily brings you water. What should you say?
Thank you
Jessica asks you to change the date on the board. There's a marker on her desk. What do you do next?
Ask Jessica for permission to use her marker.
You're watching TikTok at the dinner table. Your mom tells you to put away your phone. What's next?
It's rude to have a device out at the table. Save it for after dinner.
The correct hand to shake with
Your right hand
Someone says thank you. What do you say next?
You're welcome, of course, sure, anytime, my pleasure
Someone says they want to be left alone. They're upset, but you have something you want to say. What's next?
Recognize that the person needs space. Save what you'd like to say for later, or keep it to yourself if it's not kind.
There's food stuck in your teeth. It's really uncomfortable but you're still at the table. What should you do?
It's polite to excuse yourself to the bathroom, and not good hygienic practice to pick food out with dirty hands.
Hi, hey, hi there, how's it going
You burp loudly in class. You think it's funny. What's next?
Say excuse me.
You're talking about Trump, and you feel very passionate about the subject, but someone says they don't want to talk about that. You have much more to say. What's next?
Recognize that people don't always want to talk about certain subjects. It could be sensitive. Respect their boundaries. Stop the conversation or change the subject.
You've finished eating. You have food around your mouth and stuck in between your teeth. What should you do?
It's good practice to wipe your mouth and rinse it if you don't have the opportunity to brush your teeth.
You meet someone for the first time, but you're not sure if you like them yet. They say "nice to meet you." What should you say back?
You're angry with someone. You raise your voice. They say that's not okay. You're still angry. What should you do?
When you've cooled down, you should apologize and say "I'm sorry" for raising your voice. No one likes to be yelled at.
You see someone you think is really pretty at the movie theater and want to look at them a few times. What should you do? Stare?
Look away after a quick glance. Remember that staring is rude--it makes people feel uncomfortable.