The best picture book about manners
This thoughtful and engaging book for little children presents, in cartoon form, lots of information about manners. It gives funny examples of the right and wrong thing to say and do in all kinds of situations. The cute illustrations let one see what other people experience when you behave badly. It’s never tactless, thanks to the author’s light tone and cheerful drawings. The book should not be missed.
The teen guide to good manners
How Rude! is a serious etiquette encyclopaedia that’s much more than just a manners book. It’s a book that 12- to 20-year-olds will want to read. In 480 pages, the book describes the basics of polite behaviour in different situations. It has a lot of practical tips for every occasion. Survey results show what teens, parents, and teachers think about manners and why they’re important.
Time to talk about good manners
It’s good that National Children’s Good Manners Month is at the same time when children are coming back to school after a few weeks of summer holidays. As they may have new rules and duties in a new school or year, it’s the perfect time to gently tell children about the importance of good behavior, being polite and respectful, and having good manners both in and out of the classroom.
What are good manners?
Social skills are not just about what fork to use. Good manners are patterns of behavior which mark someone as a civilized and cultured person. They include everything from how to introduce people to how to eat. If you want to have good manners, then you have to learn dining etiquette, phone etiquette, as well as basic etiquette, which is being polite and holding doors for peope.
Knowing cultural differences is important
Around the world, different cultures have different ideas about how to act in public. What is perfectly acceptable in one country might be taboo in another. When you’re around people from a different culture, it’s good to know what is considered good manners. If you take the time to learn about specific rules of behavior, you will avoid embarrassing situations and show respect for the locals of the country you are visiting.
Table manners aren’t universal
Children grow up learning basic table manners, such as using utensils, finishing all your food, and eating quietly. But table manners in different cultures may differ greatly. What we think of as good manners in our culture may not be so in another. For example, burping or not finishing your food is considered to show respect in some countries. In many Muslim cultures, people only use their right hand to eat and sometimes don’t use utensils.
Why are good manners important?
Following the rules of etiquette and learning good manners are a must for today’s young people. Others form opinions about them not only by the way they dress but also the way they behave. Good manners are necessary for teenagers to function well in an adult world. Acting in a way that’s socially acceptable, young people show respect, care, and consideration for others. Good manners can help them to achieve success in business.
Поделитесь своими знаниями, ответьте на вопрос:
Написать предложение в отрицательной форме, перевести: a) she is in the room. b) they are in the cabin c) ann is at the blackboard d) the ships are at sea
Вместо is пиши isn't
Вместо are пиши aren't
1)она в комнате
2)они в кабине
3)точно не знаю!
4)корабли в море