Minding you Manners
The difference between morals and manners.
What are: Morals are what guides you and manners are how you act.
This term is defined as politeness that people can be expected to show.
What is a basic courtesy?
When you receive a birthday gift, you should do this as soon as possible.
What is write a thank you note?
The three types of table linens.
What are:
Tablecloths- cover the entire table
Runners- long, narrow cloths that run down the center of the table.
Place mats- cover the area of a single place setting
The 3 ways you can practice good etiquette when sending a text message.
What are:
-NEVER TEXT IN ALL CAPITAL LETTERS!
- Always proofread your work
-Don't share other's personal information or your own personal information.
- Keep your message brief and to the point.
These are the skills we use to communicate and interact with each other both verbally and non-verbally.
What are social skills?
This term is defined as a way of behaving towards others.
What are manners?
True or False: It is always better to mail invites than to send an email or text message.
What is true?
During the meal, what are 2 of the 4 tips for good etiquette?
What are:
Place napkin on your lap
Sit up straight with both feet on the floor
Keep elbows off the table
Chew with your mouth closed
Three examples of non verbal communication.
What are:
gestures
-body language
-our personal appearance
Body language includes:
A. Eye movement
B. Body posture
C. Touch and use of space
D. all the above
What is D?
This term is a type of nonverbal communication where physical behaviors are used to express information.
What is body language?
True or False: You should not send a thank you card for a gift you do not like.
What is false?
The three types of dinner services.
What are:
Buffet
Family servicePlate service
Three examples for good personal appearance.
What are:
-Stand tall
- Eliminate imperfections
-Practice good grooming skills: hair, nails, teeth, face
-Clothing are well fitted
-Dress for the occasion
This is a form of non-verbal communication in which body actions communicate a message.
What is a gesture?
A person who is said to have bad or poor manners is said to be?
What is ill mannered?
Three things to include in a thank you note.
What are:
make the note personal
thanking the person for the gift
mention why you like it
As a dinner guest what are 4 of the 8 things you should do before the meal begins?
What are:
1. be on time
2. dress appropriately
3. wash your hands
4. never comb hair or apply makeup
5. wait for the host to tell you where to sit
6. remain standing until everyone sits down.
7. sit from left of chair
8. males assist females with chair
Three examples of basic courtesies.
What are:
Provide a warm welcome
-Use eye contact
-always say please and thank you
- hold the door open for other people
-Congratulate people
-Groom yourself appropriately
These are the rules governing socially acceptable behavior.
What is etiquette?
This term is defined as a person's standards of behavior or beliefs concerning what is and is not acceptable for them to do.
What are morals?
The 5 things you should include on and invitation for a party.
What are:
the type of party (for example, a birthday or surprise party)
- who the party is for
- when and where the party is taking place
- to whom and by when the invitee should RSVP.
- Also, include any other information the invitee might need to know – such as directions to the party.
Three things good table manners can do for you?
What are:
-Show respect and consideration for others
-Allow you to feel comfortable in social situations
-Can assist you in the working world as many meetings and interviews may take place during meals
Two things you should do when a formal meal is finished.
What are:
Wait for the host or hostess to end the meal
Ask to be excused
Do not use toothpicks at the table