Good Greeting
Manners:
- Keep Smile
- Repeat that person's name when introduced to you
- Remember their name!
- When people ask you how you are, tell them and then ask them how they are.
- Answer your questions with positivity
- Respect boundaries especially if it is a first time meeting
- Do not interrupt grown-ups who are speaking with each other unless there is an emergency. They will notice you and respond when they are finished talking.
- Say nice to meet you, lovely meeting you.
- Never use foul language in front of adults. Grown-ups already know all those words, and they find them boring and unpleasant.
- . Say sorry when you do something that hurts someone else
Eating, Dining
Manners
- Sit with good posture
- Lay the napkin on your lap
- Start eating only when the host has started
- If there is no obvious 'host', wait for everyone else before you start eating.
- Keep your mouth closed when chewing.
- Take small bites.
- Eat quietly.
- Keep your area clean and tidy.
- Don't put your elbows on the dinner table
- Don't talk about pooping, peeing, or farting while eating
- Don't burp at the dinner table ,if you burp say excuse me
- Say excuse me when you have to use the restroom
General Manners
- Sit and walk straight. Maintain good posture at all times.
- When asking for something, say "Please."
- When receiving something, say "Thank you."
- Laugh, smile, giggle, cry with dignity. Do not make a scene.
- Do not slap your knees, jerk forward or roar with your mouth wide open when you laugh or bawl loudly at the sidewalk when you are sad.
- See How to have Elegant Gestures and Poise.
- Try to make as little noise as possible in all situations. (when you eat, walk, talk, sit, run etc.) No slurping, chewing noisily, crunching, e.g. cracking knuckles.
- Mobile Phone Etiquette:
- Do not be occupied with your phone when with people.
- When you make a phone call, introduce yourself first and then ask if you can speak with the person you are calling.
- Smile, be interested in the surroundings.
- Dress appropriately.
- Speak properly
- If you do need to get somebody's attention right away, the phrase "excuse me" is the most polite way for you to enter the conversation.
- Do not make fun of anyone for any reason. Teasing shows others you are weak, and ganging up on someone else is cruel.
- Make it habit to pronounce your words and use correct grammar. Refrain from mumbling or speaking too fast. Avoid slang, calling people by their pet names or short forms unless you are close to them. Speak as grammatically correctly as you can.
- Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze
- Never assume anything about anyone.
- Never touch another person's things or children unless invited to.
- Respect your elders
- Don't talk to strangers
- Don't hit other people
