A Rule to Live By
Table Manners
Magic Words
Body Language
Scenarios
100

"Treat others the way you want to be treated" is called what?

The Golden Rule

100

What should you do with your phone at the dinner table?

Put it away.

100

What should you say if someone hold the door for you?

Thank you.

100

If someone smiles at you, what should you do?

Smile back at them.

100

There is a person walking into the building with you. What should you with the door to show good manners?

Hold the door open for the other person before you walk in.
200

Should you wait for someone to do something nice for you before you are nice to them?

No, be the first to do or say something nice.

200

What is the first thing you should do when you sit down to eat?

Put your napkin in your lap.

200

What should you say if you accidently bump into someone while walking?

I'm sorry or excuse me.

200

Where should you look when someone is talking to you?

Make eye contact.

200

You see someone sitting alone at lunch. What should you do to show good manners?

Invite them to sit with you.

300

If your friend is sad, what is something nice you can do for them?

Examples-

Give them a hug

Be a good listener

Hang out with them

Give them a compliment

(your teacher will decide if you gave a correct answer)

300

True or False- I should take small bites.

True, you should take small bites so you can chew with your mouth closed and not choke.
300

What should you say after you burp?

Excuse me.

300

True or False- When I am listening to someone talk I should cross my arms.

False, you should sit up tall with your hands to your sides or in your lap.

300

You need the ketchup but it is on the other side of the table. What should you say to show good manners?

Can you pass the ketchup, please?
400

True or False- You should only be nice to your friends.

False, you should be nice to everyone.

400

True or False- I should wipe my mouth with my sleeve.

False, always use a napkin.

400

What should you say if you ask someone to help you?

Please.

400

True or False- When someone is talking to me I should put my phone away.

True, pay attention and look at the person you are talking to.

400

You're eating soup for lunch. How will you eat it to show good manners? (use your hands, silverware or tip the bowl and drink it)

Use a spoon.

500

True or False- If someone is mean, I should be mean back.

False, it is never okay to be mean.

500

After you are finished eating what should you do?

Examples-

Help clean up

Push in your chair

Say thank you (if someone else cooked)

(Your teacher will decide if you gave a correct response.)

500

What should you say in response to someone else telling you thank you?

You're welcome.

500

What should you do with your head to show the person you are listening?

Nod.

500

You see someone fall down. What should you do to show good manners?

Ask them if they are okay. 

Help them up.


(your teacher will decide if another answer is appropriate.)