Expectations & Behavior
10 Basic Manners
1. Wait your turn and do not interrupt other people when they are speaking. No one can be heard if there are too many voices at once.
2. No name calling. Even if it's in "fun", name calling hurts.
3. Always greet someone when they come over to your house. You should always say, "hello" or "hill when someone visits so that the guest feels welcome.
4. Say, "Please" and "Thank you" often. It shows respect and appreciation. In addition, if they are thanked, then say "You're welcome".
5. Clean up after yourself. Whether at home or at a friend's house, always pick up after yourself.
6. Good sportsmanship. After playing a game (sports, cards, board game), no matter the outcome, be pleasant. If you win, do not gloat or show off, but be kind. If you lose, don't sulk or get mad, but be a good sport and tell the others "good game" or speak well of them.
7. Take compliments courteously. If someone praises you, be gracious and say, thank you; and avoid putting themselves down or pointing out flaws.
8. Opening doors for others. When going into buildings, allow elders to go first and open the door for them. When preceding others into a building, don't let the door slam in the face of those behind, but hold the door until the person behind can grab it. Also if someone holds the door for you, then remember to say "thank you".
9. Exiting/Entering etiquette. Elevators: allow those in the elevator to exit first before entering the elevator. Same with buildings or rooms - if someone is exiting the building or room through the same door you are entering, let them exit first.
10. Respect differences. When people do things differently from your family because of diversity in culture, race, or religion, then teach your child respect. Families have their own traditions or rituals and it is important and has meaning for that family.
1. Wait your turn and do not interrupt other people when they are speaking. No one can be heard if there are too many voices at once.
2. No name calling. Even if it's in "fun", name calling hurts.
3. Always greet someone when they come over to your house. You should always say, "hello" or "hill when someone visits so that the guest feels welcome.
4. Say, "Please" and "Thank you" often. It shows respect and appreciation. In addition, if they are thanked, then say "You're welcome".
5. Clean up after yourself. Whether at home or at a friend's house, always pick up after yourself.
6. Good sportsmanship. After playing a game (sports, cards, board game), no matter the outcome, be pleasant. If you win, do not gloat or show off, but be kind. If you lose, don't sulk or get mad, but be a good sport and tell the others "good game" or speak well of them.
7. Take compliments courteously. If someone praises you, be gracious and say, thank you; and avoid putting themselves down or pointing out flaws.
8. Opening doors for others. When going into buildings, allow elders to go first and open the door for them. When preceding others into a building, don't let the door slam in the face of those behind, but hold the door until the person behind can grab it. Also if someone holds the door for you, then remember to say "thank you".
9. Exiting/Entering etiquette. Elevators: allow those in the elevator to exit first before entering the elevator. Same with buildings or rooms - if someone is exiting the building or room through the same door you are entering, let them exit first.
10. Respect differences. When people do things differently from your family because of diversity in culture, race, or religion, then teach your child respect. Families have their own traditions or rituals and it is important and has meaning for that family.