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.