by Elise McVeigh | Feb 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
Dear Mrs. McVeigh, My husband and I have always stressed good manners in our household, especially at mealtime. My daughter knows how to act at the table, but continues to refuse to use her table manners. I feel like I am such a nag all during dinner, and it is...
by Elise McVeigh | Feb 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
Dear Mrs. McVeigh, My daughter has been invited to go on a trip with a friend’s family. How much money should we send with her? Do I give the mom money for her meals, or at least offer? L.E. Dear L.E., There is nothing wrong with asking the parents outright how much...
by Elise McVeigh | Feb 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
Ask your child about talking on the telephone and having good telephone manners. Ask your younger child the following questions: How do we answer the phone, and what do we say before we hang up? Hello and Good-bye What is something good to talk about on the phone? Ask...
by Elise McVeigh | Feb 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
The themes of the week are Airplanes, and Travel manners. Ask your child the following questions about airplanes: Should you have an extra quiet voice on an airplane? Why or why not? Can you get up anytime and move around? Name some good activities on...
by Elise McVeigh | Feb 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
This week’s themes are Table Manners,and Eating at School. Ask your child about having good table manners, and the following questions. Who is the hostess? The hostess is the female of the house. Where does the hostess sit? She sits at the head of...
