TTC Manners
What kind of voice should you use on a bus?
Use a quiet voice, including when you are on the phone or text instead
If you take a bite of something that you need to spit out what should you do?
turn your face from the table and politely spit the piece into your napkin.
What do you do if you hear someone else burp or fart?
ignore the noise. Do not react or laugh or point.
What is something you don't do in the auditorium?
You should talk about whatever you want when you are in an auditorium.
Should we wash our hands?
YES with soap and water!
If you are riding a city bus, and an elderly person gets on the bus and needs a seat what should you do?
offer them your seat
How should you chew at the table?
Chew with your mouth closed and quietly
How should we leave our program room or work area?
Clean and clear of debris. Chair pushed in so people can walk by.
Can the audiance talk in the movie theater?
No If something must be said, whisper it quickly. Excessively shushing a talkative neighbor can be just as disturbing.
The magic words
Please and Thank you
What do you say when you bump into someone?
Say sorry or excuse me in a kind voice
How should you ask the waiter if you need more water?
raise your hand when the waited is near and say, "Excuse me can I get more water please?"
If you want to listen to music on the bus or subway, what should you use to respect others?
Ear buds, but keep an eye out for your stop
Why do you think it is important to have good manners on public transport?
It is important because bad manners can make other people uncomfortable. etc.
What is an example of bad manners on the subway?
talking loudly, listening to music without headphones, putting feet on the seat etc.
What do you do when you see a homeless person on the bus?
When entering a sit down restaurant, when can you sit at a table?
When the host takes you to a table. You cannot demand a seat ahead of others.
Why do you think it is bad to stare at strangers?
It makes people uncomfortable. etc
Why do you think it is important to have good elevator manners?
It can be unsafe if you have bad manners e.g. running for closing doors.
If you take and use something that you will return at a later time, you _______ it.
Return
How should you sit on the bus?
Sit in one seat with your bag on your lap. Keep your legs tucked in to avoid becoming a tripping hazard.
Where do you put your napkin when eating at a sit down restaurant?
In your lap
Someone who unfairly goes in front of other people who are waiting to do something "_________".
cuts in line
What are good manners in the library?
keep your voice down, listen to music with headphones, don't return books late etc.
On the bus follow the bus drivers _________
Instruction