Table Manner Do's and Dont's
 

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Use your FHE to teach your family about table manners especially before a big family gathering.  Don’t you want to appear to have perfect children?  You’ll be surprised how many things you may have not known…

TABLE MANNERS:

DO’S

“Do” wash your hands before coming to the table.

“Do” remove chewing gum before eating.  Wrap it in a small piece of paper and throw it away.

“Do” unfold your napkin and put it on your lap.

“Do” cut your food into bite size pieces before eating it.

“Do” chew with your mouth closed; eat as quietly as possible.

“Do” finish eating what you put on your plate.

“Do” practice good manners all of the time.

“Do” treat those at the table with kindness & respect.

“Do” put the silverware you’ve used on the side of your plate & the napkin beside your plate when done.

“Do” thank those who have prepared the meal.

“Do” take your plate, cup & silverware to the sink.

“Do” offer to help with clean-up after the meal.

DONT’S

“Don’t” begin eating until the prayer has been said.

“Don’t” begin eating until those you’re with have been served.

“Don’t” take large portions of food.

“Don’t” take more than what you can eat.

“Don’t” take seconds until everyone has had firsts.

“Don’t” talk with your mouth full.

“Don’t” bend over to reach your food.  Bring it to your mouth.

“Don’t” slurp your soup, gulp your drink, or eat too fast.

“Don’t” blow on your food; if it’s too hot, wait till it cools.

“Don’t” put your elbows on the table.

“Don’t” leave the table until you’ve asked to please be excused.

*Review these manners with your family at FHE.  Plan a special dinner at which your family can practice.*