Manners

Good manners go a long way in making a positive impact on the people we encounter every day. This program teaches tips for good manners when Meeting/Greeting People, Giving Help to Others, Asking for Help, Being Thoughtful and Considerate, Using Good Behavior, and Table Manners.

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Meeting/Greeting people

  • You see a new person
  • Make eye contact
  • Move toward the person
  • Stand the correct distance apart
  • Look the person in the eyes
  • Greet the person
  • Speak clearly
  • Say “How are you today?”
  • Answer “I am fine, thanks.”
  • Shake hands
  • Introduce yourself
  • Let others introduce themselves
  • Introduce others
  • Keep conversation going
  • End conversation
  • Leave

Giving Help to Others

  • You see someone who needs help
  • Make eye contact
  • Move towards the person
  • Stand the correct distance apart
  • Look the person in the eyes
  • Greet the person
  • Speak clearly
  • Ask “May I help you?”
  • If the response is yes to your offer to help
  • Ask questions
  • Give help
  • Accept thanks
  • Say “You’re welcome”
  • Leave
Asking for Help

  • Look for someone that you can ask to help
  • Make eye contact
  • Move towards the person
  • Stand the correct distance apart
  • Speak clearly
  • Ask for help
  • Ask questions
  • Answer any questions
  • Thank the other people for their help
  • Leave

Being Thoughtful and Considerate

  • Offer help to others
  • Ask for permission
  • Include others in conversations
  • Don’t interrupt
  • Consider the feelings of others
  • When you make a mistake – apologize
  • Compliment others
Using Good Behavior

  • Be on time
  • Hold the door for others
  • Give up your seat
  • Join in with others
  • Share with others
  • Pay attention when speaking or listening
  • Treat others in the way you would like to be treated
  • Let others work

Table Manners

  • Wash your hands before eating
  • Come when you are called
  • Sit quietly in a seat
  • Say grace
  • Put your napkin on your lap
  • Pass the food
  • Take a small amount of food
  • Ask politely for things you want
  • Wait for others
  • Use your silverware
  • Eat slowly with your mouth closed
  • Don’t talk with your mouth full
  • Don’t make noises
  • Say good things about the food
  • Don’t interrupt others
  • Wait for seconds
  • Use your napkin
  • When done eating, ask to be excused
  • Offer help
  • Thank the cook