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Manners and Etiquette

Polite words and behavior at home, at the table, at school and online.

67 cardsGrades K–2, Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Grades 9–12#manners#etiquette#social skills

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  • Receiving a giftSituation
    Say thank you, even if it is not what you wanted
  • Asking for somethingSituation
    Say please
  • Someone helps youSituation
    Say thank you
  • You bump into someoneSituation
    Say excuse me or I'm sorry
  • You want to pass someoneSituation
    Say excuse me
  • Someone says thank youSituation
    Say you're welcome
  • Meeting someone newSituation
    Say hello, smile, look at them and say your name
  • Introducing yourselfSituation
    Offer a handshake if comfortable and say 'Nice to meet you'
  • HandshakeSituation
    Firm but gentle, with eye contact
  • Eye contactSituation
    Looking at the person you're talking to
  • InterruptingSituation
    Wait for a pause, or say 'Excuse me'
  • ListeningSituation
    Look at the speaker and wait until they finish
  • Phone call greetingSituation
    Say hello and who you are
  • Answering the phoneSituation
    Use a friendly voice and ask who is calling
  • Texting mannersSituation
    Be polite, don't text during conversations
  • Phone at the tableSituation
    Keep it away at meals
  • Written thank-you noteSituation
    Thank the person, mention the gift and say what you like about it
  • Table: napkinSituation
    Place it on your lap
  • Table: elbowsSituation
    Keep them off the table while eating
  • Table: chewingSituation
    Chew with your mouth closed
  • Table: talking while eatingSituation
    Don't talk with food in your mouth
  • Table: reachingSituation
    Ask 'Please pass the...' rather than reaching across
  • Table: wait to eatSituation
    Begin when everyone is served or when the host starts
  • Table: utensilsSituation
    Use a fork, knife and spoon properly
  • Table: when finishedSituation
    Place your utensils on your plate and say thank you
  • Table: May I be excused?Situation
    Ask before leaving the table
  • Table: food you don't likeSituation
    Say 'No, thank you' politely
  • Table: compliment the cookSituation
    Say 'This is delicious'
  • Table: help clearSituation
    Offer to help clean up
  • Table: sneezingSituation
    Cover with a tissue or elbow
  • Cough or sneezeSituation
    Cover your nose and mouth with your elbow or a tissue
  • Holding the doorSituation
    Hold it for the person behind you
  • ElevatorSituation
    Let people exit before you enter
  • Giving up a seatSituation
    Offer it to an elderly person or someone who needs it
  • Waiting in lineSituation
    Wait your turn and don't cut
  • SharingSituation
    Take turns and share toys and space
  • WinningSituation
    Be modest and say 'good game'
  • LosingSituation
    Congratulate the winner
  • Good sportsmanshipSituation
    Playing fair, following rules, respecting others
  • DisagreeingSituation
    Use calm words and listen to the other side
  • ComplimentSituation
    Say something kind about someone
  • Receiving a complimentSituation
    Say thank you
  • Hurt someone's feelingsSituation
    Apologize sincerely
  • Apology stepsSituation
    Say sorry, say what you did wrong, make it better
  • Visiting someone's homeSituation
    Greet the host, follow house rules, say thank you when leaving
  • HostSituation
    The person who invites guests
  • GuestSituation
    A person who is invited
  • RSVPSituation
    A request to reply to an invitation
  • Arriving on timeSituation
    Shows respect for others' time
  • Being lateSituation
    Apologize and explain briefly
  • Respecting privacySituation
    Knock before entering a closed door
  • KnockingSituation
    Knock and wait for an answer
  • Library voiceSituation
    Speak softly in quiet places
  • Movie theaterSituation
    Silence your phone and keep quiet
  • Public transportSituation
    Give seats to those who need them and keep your voice down
  • Respecting eldersSituation
    Speak politely and listen
  • GossipSituation
    Don't talk badly about others behind their backs
  • Include othersSituation
    Invite someone who is alone to join
  • TeasingSituation
    Don't tease in ways that hurt
  • School mannersSituation
    Raise your hand, listen and be respectful to the teacher
  • Raising your handSituation
    How to ask to speak in class
  • BorrowingSituation
    Ask first, return on time in good condition
  • LitteringSituation
    Never; put trash in the bin
  • Online manners (netiquette)Situation
    Be kind and don't use ALL CAPS to shout
  • Reply allSituation
    Use carefully; only reply to everyone if needed
  • Please and thank you in other languagesSituation
    Por favor and gracias in Spanish; s'il vous plait and merci in French
  • Honor the 'golden rule'Situation
    Treat others as you want to be treated

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