Show the World That Your Child Is Not a Barbarian At a Social Event
Whatever the event you're planning to take your child to, take the time to teach your child social etiquette.
They can be dressed in a beautiful girls formal dress or even a boys tuxedo suit, but if they are running a muck at a fancy event, and they don't show good manners, how can you prove that your children are not barbarians? If you try to understand the basics of social etiquette, you'll find that at the root of social etiquette is a sensitivity to the people around you, being respectful, inviting and thoughtful.
These are the skills that will help your child throughout their lifetime! Having these skills will make you, as their parents, look good to your friends.
That is always an ego boost! Training starts in the home.
To begin teaching the proper table setting and the placement of utensils, take your child on a trip to the mall or wherever kitchen and dining products are sold.
Study the table setting displays together.
It would be a great idea to ask the store clerk to explain the purpose of each item on display.
Assign your child the task of preparing the table setting at home for the family dinner.
Dinnertime offers the perfect opportunity to teach your child basic table manners.
Remember to focus on praising your kid for what he did right! Also, provide a practical reason for each table manner so that your child can understand the importance of each! After dinner has been served, teach your child to not to begin eating until the hostess has picked up her fork.
Remember that after dinner, it's important to thank the cook! Another great pearl of wisdom to instill in your child is how to be a social host.
When inviting guests over, teach your child to greet them at the door with warm smiles.
When meeting an adult at a social event, teach your child to extend his hand in a greeting and to have good eye contact while clearly stating his name.
Teach your child to address adults by their titles, not by their first name as a sign of respect for their elders.
Respect is key for good manners! If your child has a friend with him teach him to introduce his friend.
During conversation, teach your child to not interrupt when someone is speaking to them.
If an interruption is necessary, then "Excuse Me"'s are in order.
One of the hardest skills that most adults have is listening to what others have to say.
Do your kids a big favor and teach them to learn to listen to what the other person is saying to them.
In this video game, computer and TV filled society, the best and only way to do this is through spending quality time with your child.
Listen to what your child has to say, and contemplate and do your best to understand why your child feels a certain way through asking questions.
Helpful Tip: A great way for your child to be an excellent communicator is to read frequently and discuss the book's plot, his opinions toward the book and his predictions about the character outcomes.
Here are 7 Simple Table Rules:
They can be dressed in a beautiful girls formal dress or even a boys tuxedo suit, but if they are running a muck at a fancy event, and they don't show good manners, how can you prove that your children are not barbarians? If you try to understand the basics of social etiquette, you'll find that at the root of social etiquette is a sensitivity to the people around you, being respectful, inviting and thoughtful.
These are the skills that will help your child throughout their lifetime! Having these skills will make you, as their parents, look good to your friends.
That is always an ego boost! Training starts in the home.
To begin teaching the proper table setting and the placement of utensils, take your child on a trip to the mall or wherever kitchen and dining products are sold.
Study the table setting displays together.
It would be a great idea to ask the store clerk to explain the purpose of each item on display.
Assign your child the task of preparing the table setting at home for the family dinner.
Dinnertime offers the perfect opportunity to teach your child basic table manners.
Remember to focus on praising your kid for what he did right! Also, provide a practical reason for each table manner so that your child can understand the importance of each! After dinner has been served, teach your child to not to begin eating until the hostess has picked up her fork.
Remember that after dinner, it's important to thank the cook! Another great pearl of wisdom to instill in your child is how to be a social host.
When inviting guests over, teach your child to greet them at the door with warm smiles.
When meeting an adult at a social event, teach your child to extend his hand in a greeting and to have good eye contact while clearly stating his name.
Teach your child to address adults by their titles, not by their first name as a sign of respect for their elders.
Respect is key for good manners! If your child has a friend with him teach him to introduce his friend.
During conversation, teach your child to not interrupt when someone is speaking to them.
If an interruption is necessary, then "Excuse Me"'s are in order.
One of the hardest skills that most adults have is listening to what others have to say.
Do your kids a big favor and teach them to learn to listen to what the other person is saying to them.
In this video game, computer and TV filled society, the best and only way to do this is through spending quality time with your child.
Listen to what your child has to say, and contemplate and do your best to understand why your child feels a certain way through asking questions.
Helpful Tip: A great way for your child to be an excellent communicator is to read frequently and discuss the book's plot, his opinions toward the book and his predictions about the character outcomes.
Here are 7 Simple Table Rules:
- No Slurping - Slurping creates a loud spit-filled noise
- No tasting food with fingers - they can cause germs and other people can get sick from it
- No "double dipping" - germs again
- No elbows on the table - sitting with this poor posture is bad for food digestion
- When wiping with a napkin, don't smother your face with it, a gentle tap will do
- Don't talk with your hands, especially when holding a utensil
- Only butter a small portion of the bread, where you plan to bite next, not the entire bread
