by Elise McVeigh | Oct 29, 2021 | Children, Manners, Mrs. McVeigh's Manners
“Trick or Treating” is a fun tradition that brings children out in droves every Halloween night. For children the goal is to get as much candy as they can in their bucket or bag. For parents the goal can be to make sure children are obviously safe, but also polite and...
by Elise McVeigh | Aug 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
Dear Mrs. McVeigh,The other day I ran into a friend at the grocery store. She has always been the type to get into your personal space when she speaks to you. When I see her, I am not surprised how close she stands to me when she is speaking. Even though we both had...
by Elise McVeigh | Aug 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
This week’s Mrs. McVeigh’s Manners Themes of the Week is Mask Etiquette and Social Distancing. Ask your child about Mask Etiquette, and the following questions. Why is it polite to wear a mask? So you help prevent the spread of Covid-19. Your mask...
by Elise McVeigh | Jun 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Themes this week are Spectator and Sportsmanship. Ask your child the following questions about being a good Spectator: What does it mean to be a spectator? A spectator is watching an event, such as a movie, or sporting event. Is it okay to get up during the...
by Elise McVeigh | May 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
Ask your child the following questions about Table Manners:Ask your child about having good table manners, and the following questions.• Who is the hostess?o The hostess is the female of the house.• Where does the hostess sit?o She sits at the head of one end of the...
