Meet and Greet
When entering a room, these are the most important rules about presentation.
What are straight back, eyes forward, hands to side?
This is the first thing you do when sitting down to a meal.
What is put the napkin on your lap?
These two words are magic.
What are always say please and thank you?
These are the three primary reasons we have manners.
Manners help us get along with others.
Help us get through the day more easily.
Help us to know what to expect in different situations
Even if you already have a gift or hate gift, always show this. Always.
What is gratitude?
Gentlemen should do this when sitting and this when standing, if they're wearing a certain item of clothing.
You can do this in company if there is no food on the table, but it remains a no-no while people are eating.
What is put your elbows on the table?
Everyone should have a chance to talk. No one enjoys the person who talks on and on.
Never talk too much.
Seeing how many people are present and using that to determine how much you should eat, talk, participate, etc. is an example of this rule.
What is the DIVIDER rule?
Do these two things when greeting relatives or friends you haven't seen.
What are stand and smile?
You should always stand up when extending this to another person.
What is a handshake?
Even 16th-century French guys advised that we keep these where people can see them and out of places not "usually discovered."
What are hands?
When you are having a conversation, wait your turn.
These are the three principles behind all manners.
What are respect, consideration, and honesty?
When trick-or-treating, stay on these to stay out of trouble.
What are pathways/walkways?
The oldest and/or most important person is introduced in this order.
What is first?
Bites on your fork should fill both these requirements to avoid embarrassing or gross moments.
What is small and secure?
It is rude to talk too much, but it is even worse not to talk at all when people talk to you or ask you questions.
People need you to do this when you see them.
What is acknowledge their presence/greet them?
All gifts should be acknowledged with one of these, unless the present was opened in front of the giver
What is a note?
At an important conference or summit, a nametag should go on this side.
What is the right-hand side?
The cup goes on this side of your plate and the fork on the other.
Avoid speaking too loudly or too softly, and pronounce your words carefully, slowing down for different audiences and allowing pauses for people to answer.
What is always speak pleasantly?
God loves each of us as if there were this many of us.
What is one of us?
According to the dress code rules, you should NOT do this on Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day.
What is debut a new outfit (or wear something mom hasn't seen)?