How do you have good manners?

Answer 1

Good Table Manners

• The host and hostess (giving the dinner) generally sit at each end of the table. In some cases if there are grandparents or great grandparents and depending on the culture they will sit at each end of the table.
• If the dinner is fancy and there will be soup, salad and a main course then the table should be set with dinner plate on bottom, salad plate on top of that and the soup bowl on top of the salad plate. Cutlery to each side of the plate with a napkin (sometimes people will put the napkin in the wine glass).
• Don't start to eat until everyone is seated. Some people may say a prayer of thanks before eating and if you are a non believer at least bow your head. Don't simply just 'dig into the food!' The host and hostess are the ones that should pick up their knife and fork first to eat and everyone else follows suit.
• Place your napkin on your lap and DON'T tuck it into the top of your dress, blouse or shirt.
• If it's a fancy dinner then work from the outside in. Soup may be served first, then a salad and then the main course. When eating soup you cup the soup spoon (hollow side) away from you and scoop the soup up that way. No slurping! Then the smaller fork is used for the salad (and even perhaps a smaller knife depending on the salad.) The smaller knife is a 'butter knife' and can be used if buns are served. If the table is set properly there should be a separate plate for your bun. If there is no plate for the bun then putting the bun on your dinner plate is acceptable.
• If wine is served it's usually served from the right or, if it's a simple family dinner the bottle is passed along the table. If you don't like wine then just say so. Water glasses with ice water should also be placed at the top of the dinner/salad plates.
• Don't feel you have to eat everything that is given you. Say nothing, but pass the food (if not served by a maid) to the next person. If a maid or (if in a restaurant) a waiter/waitress is serving then just quietly say 'no thank you.' Don't take huge portions of food because you can always go back for seconds (if asked!)
• When you finish your main course cross your knife and fork across your plate (this means you are finished.) If you aren't finished and would like more then place your knife and fork on the plate side by side. This is only used at wealthy banquets or at high end restaurants. When eating at someones home cross your knife and fork on the plate. The Hoestess will usually ask if you would like another portion of everything and if you want to then do so.
• If eating with a family then offer to help clear the table or even do dishes.
• Be sure you thank the host and hostess for the delicious meal.
• A lot of the mannerisms that are expected of anyone while eating are mostly common sense really. Well, actually it's a little common sense and a little of learning from a good website. Act like a gentleman or lady, which ever the case.

Answer 2

Read books on etiquette, check out etiquette columns online, and watch those whom you believe to have good manners.

"Please," "Thank You," "You're Welcome" (never "no problem") and a smile will go a long way to begin with. And remember: most good manners are just common sense about how people treat each other. The fancy stuff like which fork to use is easily learned. It's people stuff that matters.

that's right from books and other resources and you also learn them by the people around you like your parents, family, teachers etc.

Answer 3

First think of the Golden Rule , " Do unto Others as You Would Have Them Do Unto You." . Then obesrve people whose manners you admire, emulate them, ask questions about specific situations, and get some books on Manners.Be kind and considerate, and even if you make a mistake, just apologize, and any faux-pas will be excused.

Practice, practice, practice. Referring to religious texts are also helpful. Reading about righteous people lives and how they

went about this situation.

Answer 4

• Parents are suppose to teach their children good manners and from there as that child grows into adulthood they look, listen and watch what other people do as far as good etiquette. There are all types of etiquette books to learn from as well as looking on the web for good etiquette tips.

Answer 5

By constantly using them. Making sure to use your manners everyday and always being courteous is the best way to never forget.

If your trying to remember more advanced manners such as formal dinner etiquette, practicing with a partner always helps.

write it on your forehead

STUUUPID

Answer 6

Well, you have to first do some research about manners and also make it a lesson that is fun to learn about!!

Answer

After doing the research, write some objectives as to what you want the students to be able to do. Also, think about what behavior you want them to exhibit at the end. Then, write the lesson plan--give them information, an opportunity to figure out suitable manners, and then, perhaps some group roleplay. For roleplay to go well, give them a few minutes to figure it out, then three minutes in front of the class. Otherwise, they will "blow it off."

Answer 7

use the magic words:

please & thank you

Answer 8

Saying please, thank you, and you're welcome are good ways to exercise good manners. In addition, being polite to others is another way to show off your good manners.