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Mrs. McVeigh’s Manners Themes of the Week Escalators & Pets

This week's Mrs. McVeigh's Manners Themes of the Week are Escalators and Pets.

Ask your child the following questions about Escalators.

  • Should you always get on the escalator first?
    • Not if there are other people who are waiting. Especially if they are disabled or older.
  • If you want to pass people, what side do you pass them? The right side or left side?
    • You pass them on the left.
  • Is it okay to go up and escalator the wrong way?
  • Is it okay to ride the rail of an escalator?

Ask your child the following questions about Pets.

  • Is it okay to tease a pet?
  • Is it okay to touch or play with a pet when they are eating
  • If you see a pet on a walk, can you touch (pet) the pet?
    • Always get permission to touch or play with someone else’s pet, because not all animals are friendly.