Kids' Table Manners seem to be in short supply, at least with the kids I have seen at school, parties and restaurants. I have made it clear to my kids that table manners are important, make dining more pleasant for everyone, and increase their chances of being invited back again.
Here are a few ideas and important table manners that are good to instill in our children.
- Sit upright with good posture.
- Keep chair legs on the floor.
- Place your napkin on your lap and make sure to use it.
- Wait until everyone has been served before eating.
- Pass condiments, salt and pepper around the table as opposed to across it.
- Ask someone to pass you an item instead of reaching over them.
- Remember to say "Thank you" when something is passed to you.
- Say "No thank you" politely if you are offered something you don't like.
- Do not take huge portions.
- Don't stuff food into your mouth.
- Don't talk with food in your mouth.
- Keep you arms and elbows off the table. You may rest the on the table after the meal is over and dishes have been removed.
- Don't pick your teeth at the table. If there is food stuck between your teeth, discreetly remove it.
- Ask to be excused before leaving the table.
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