23/06/2012
Table manners
It is the turn of table manners. Table manners include party manners also. Here are some suggestions .
Do not chew noisily or with your mouth open.
The idea is to eat with your fingers, not with your hand and definitely not with both hands.
Put the napkin on your lap so that food does not get onto your clothes.
Do not read or watch television while eating. Because mealtimes are a good chance for the family to sit together.
Excuse yourself before leaving the table. Do not announce loudly that you have to go to the bathroom.
Wait till everyone has finished eating before getting up from the table.
Burping is not considered polite.
Do not talk with your mouth full.
Do not gobble your food. Take small bites and chew properly.
Do not play with your food and finish everything that is on your plate.
Use the words "please" and "thank you" when passing dishes to each other.
Do not turn dinner into an unpleasant "lecture time." That will turn kids off not only to manners, but to dinner, and to you, too.
Check your own example. Don't show up for dinner in just your underwear unless you want your kids to do the same.
Don't get into the habit of telling your child that he is a "pig" or a "slob" every time he doesn't do things the 'propah' way. If you're going to label him like that, he's not going to see any point in trying to improve because he will think it 's in his nature to be a "pig."
Do not encourage burping competitions that your child may start with his friends at the table. Make it clear that you find it rude and offensive and definitely not funny.
Approach manners as a game. One night a week, try to have a somewhat more formal dinner. Try dressing up, serve a special meal, and expect more formal manners. That will help improve your kids' social graces.
The Golden Rule.The golden rule for good manners is to feel the importance of treating others. So Stress the importance of treating others in the same way they would like to be treated.
