The Mrs. McVeigh’s Manners Themes of the Week includes:
Ask your child the following questions about Gifts:
- If you receive a present that you already have, what should you say to the gift giver?
- “Thank you.”
- If you receive a book for your birthday, and you wanted a doll, what should you say to the gift giver?
- “Thank you.”
- If you receive a present that you do not like, what should you say to the gift giver?
- “Thank you.”
- If you receive a present from someone, and you do not have one for him/her, what do you say?
- “Thank you.” No need to say “Your gift is coming,” or “I am so embarrassed that I do not have one for you.” You are not obligated to give someone a gift, just because he/she has given you one.
Ask your child to show you how he/she can set a table!
Tip: Even if you do not have the whole family together for dinner, sit down together with the family members that are at home, even if it is just one adult, and one child.
See our Halloween Placemat to see how to correctly set a table.