Ask your child about what it means to have good manners when eating at school, and ask the following questions.
- When we are at lunch, it is a time to take a break and have fun, so can we use a loud voice, or do we need to use a quiet voice?
- A quiet voice.
- If we do not like everything in our lunch, should we only eat the things we like?
- No, at least try everything that is in our lunch.
- Is it okay to throw food?
- No.
- Since we are eating lunch with our friends, do we have to use our good manners?
- Yes, always use your best manners.
- If someone is sitting alone, what should we do?
- Eat with him.
Ask your child the following questions about being a good guest, and a good host:
- What are the three things that we should remember when we have a guest come over?
- Invite the person to come in.
- Ask the person to have a seat, or lead them to where you would like to entertain them.
- Ask the person if he would like something to drink.
- What are some things that we should remember when we are a guest at someone’s house?
- Knock or ring the doorbell once, and be patient while your host gets to the door.
- Wait to be invited inside. Never barge in.
- Do not walk around the house on your own. Wait until your host tells you where to go.
- When it is time to leave, clean up, and thank your hosts.