Table manners
What do we do before we eat?
Wash our hands
What do you say when you need to use the bathroom?
Excuse me ill be right back, or may i use the restroom. Do not announce what youre doing
When you meet someone new, what do you do?
Make eye contact, and say nice to meet you. Introduce yourself
If you have to get by someone what do you say?
Excuse me
If you need help with something what do you say?
Can you please help me.
If we have to leave the table, what do you say?
Excuse me, ill be right back.
If you have an accident, what should you do?
Quietly ask for help, dont announce it and clean it up!
During covid, if we see an old friend what do we do?
Try not to hug, you may ask them but keep your distance and use your words to tell them.
If you need something should you just take it?
No, always ask for permission from the person who owns the item
You are not the boss and you see someone not following the rules, what do you do?
Dont tell someone what to do, you can either tell a staff
You're eating something and have something to say, what do you do?
Finish chewing, never speak with mouth full.
What do you do if you fart in public?
Say excuse me.. try to use the bathroom to fart in private.
If you dont want to be touched or have your things touched what do you do?
Tell them! make it known you like your things and yourself not touched. if they dont listen, tell staff
What if you run into someone with your walker?
Say youre sorry, and try not to do it again.
If family or staff asks you to do something
Dont argue, politely ask if you may ask a question or have something to say but dont argue.
You want more of something across the table, what should you do?
Ask someone to hand it to you. Never reach
How do we cough or sneeze?
In our elbows!
Someone is behind you while walking through the door, what do you do?
Hold the door open
Someone is struggling what do you do?
Ask them if they would like help
How should you treat others?
The way you want to be treated.
If anyone prepares you food, what should you do after the meal?
Say thank you.
What if you have to pick your nose?
Go to the bathroom and use a tissue, then wash your hands.
Someone has a haircut, or a new outfit what should you do
Give them a compliment! Its always nice to say nice things.
When should you apologize to someone?
When you do something wrong and you are sorry for it.
What if you want to tell a funny story about someone else?
Dont! it is not anyones business to talk about someone else. If you want to tell a story, make sure its about you