父母須知：小孩子九歲前要學會的25條禮儀

In the hustle and bustle of daily life, busy moms and dads don't always have the time to focus on etiquette. But if you reinforce these 25 must-do manners, you'll raise a polite, kind, well-liked child.
生活工作太忙碌，爸爸媽媽們不一定有時間關注孩子的禮儀教養，不過，只要注意將這25條教給孩子就行啦。

Manner #1

When asking for something, say "Please."
問別人話的時候先說“請”。

Manner #2

When receiving something, say "Thank you."
別人給了自己什麼東西，要說“謝謝”。

Manner #3

Do not interrupt grown-ups who are speaking with each other unless there is an emergency.
不要打斷大人們的談話，除非真的有急事。

Manner #4

If you do need to get somebody's attention right away, the phrase "excuse me" is the most polite way for you to enter the conversation.
如果真的需要跟某人說話，最好先說一句“打擾了”。

Manner #5

When you have any doubt about doing something, ask permission first. It can save you from many hours of grief later.
如果在做一件事前拿不定主意，先去徵求父母的意見和許可。

Manner #6

The world is not interested in what you dislike. Keep negative opinions to yourself, or between you and your friends, and out of earshot of adults.
別人不關心你討厭什麼，所以一些批評言論最好只是跟朋友們隨便說說，不要傳得人盡皆知。

Manner #7

Do not comment on other people's physical characteristics unless, of course, it's to compliment them, which is always welcome.
不要對別人品頭論足，當然稱讚他人的外表是必要的。

Manner #8

When people ask you how you are, tell them and then ask them how they are.
當別人向你問好時，記得禮貌作答，並且也問候他們。

Manner #9

When you have spent time at your friend's house, remember to thank his or her parents for having you over and for the good time you had.
在朋友家做客時要向朋友的父母表達感謝。

Manner #10

Knock on closed doors -- and wait to see if there's a response -- before entering.
進房間前先敲門。Manner #11

When you make a phone call, introduce yourself first and then ask if you can speak with the person you are calling.
打電話時先講明自己是誰，然後再找自己想要找的人。而不是一開口就問XXX在嗎。

Manner #12

Be appreciative and say "thank you" for any gift you receive. In the age of e-mail, a handwritten thank-you note can have a powerful effect.
收到禮物後要表達感謝，手寫的感謝信比發電子郵件要好。

Manner #13

Never use foul language in front of adults. Grown-ups already know all those words, and they find them boring and unpleasant.
別在大人面前說髒話，大人們對髒話瞭如指掌，並且他們已經厭倦那些詞語了。

Manner #14

Don't call people mean names.
不要對人口出惡言。

Manner #15

Do not make fun of anyone for any reason. Teasing shows others you are weak, and ganging up on someone else is cruel.
任何情況下都不要嘲笑別人，這隻會顯示出你自己的軟弱，對被嘲笑的人來說也是件殘酷的事。

Manner #16

Even if a play or an assembly is boring, sit through it quietly and pretend that you are interested. The performers and presenters are doing their best.
看演出時就算再無聊也要保持安靜，臺上演出的人是付出了實實在在的努力的。

Manner #17

If you bump into somebody, immediately say "Excuse me."
撞到人的時候要立刻說抱歉。

Manner #18

Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze, and don't pick your nose in public.
咳嗽或者打噴嚏的時候要遮住嘴，並且公開場合不要摳鼻孔。

Manner #19

As you walk through a door, look to see if you can hold it open for someone else.
進出一扇門的時候記得停一小會，幫後面的人把門開着。

Manner #20

If you come across a parent, a teacher, or a neighbor working on something, ask if you can help. If they say "yes," do so -- you may learn something new.
看到父母、老師或者鄰居在忙什麼的時候，問一句能不能幫手。幫忙的過程中你也會學到一點半點東西。Manner #21

When an adult asks you for a favor, do it without grumbling and with a smile.
當大人請你幫忙做什麼事的時候，別抱怨，記得帶着微笑去完成。

Manner #22

When someone helps you, say "thank you." That person will likely want to help you again.
別人幫了你的忙，記得說謝謝，這樣他們下次也會樂意幫助你。

Manner #23

Use eating utensils properly. If you are unsure how to do so, ask your parents to teach you or watch what adults do.
正確使用餐具。不知道怎麼用的時候就問父母，或者觀察其他大人是怎麼使用的。

Manner #24

Keep a napkin on your lap; use it to wipe your mouth when necessary.
把餐巾放在大腿上，需要的時候拿來擦嘴。

Manner #25

Don't reach for things at the table; ask to have them passed.
不要伸手去拿桌子上離自己比較遠的東西，請旁邊的人幫你傳過來。