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，爸爸妈妈们不一定有时间关注孩子的礼仪教养，不过，只要注意将这25条教给孩子就行啦。
Manner #1When asking for something， say “Please。”
问别人话的时候先说“请”。
Manner #2
When receiving something， say “Thank you。”
别人给了自己什么东西，要说“谢谢”。
Manner #3
Do not interrupt grown-ups who are speaking with each other unless there is an emergency。
不要打断大人们的谈话，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说话，最好先说一句“打扰了”。
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，先去征求父母的意见和许可。
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。
别人不关心你讨厌什么，所以一些批评言论最好只是跟朋友们随便说说，不要传得人尽皆知。
Manner #7
Do not comment on other people‘s physical characteristics unless， of course， it’s to compliment them， which is always welcome。
不要对别人品头论足，当然称赞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。
当别人向你问好时，记得礼貌作答，并且也问候他们。
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。
在朋友家做客时要向朋友的父母表达感谢。
Manner #10
Knock on closed doors -- and wait to see if there‘s a response -- before entering。
进房间前先敲门。
Manner #11
When you make a phone call， introduce yourself first and then ask if you can speak with the person you are calling。
打电话时先讲明自己是谁，然后再找自己想要找的人。而不是一开口就问XXX在吗。
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。
收到礼物后要表达感谢，手写的感谢信比发电子邮件要好。
Manner #13
Never use foul language in front of adults。 Grown-ups already know all those words， and they find them boring and unpleasant。
别在大人面前说脏话，大人们对脏话了如指掌，并且他们已经厌倦那些词语了。
Manner #14
Don‘t call people mean names。
不要对人口出恶言。
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。
任何情况下都不要嘲笑别人，这只会显示出你自己的软弱，对被嘲笑的人来说也是件残酷的事。
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。
看演出时就算再无聊也要保持安静，台上演出的人是付出了实实在在的努力的。
Manner #17
If you bump into somebody， immediately say “Excuse me。”
撞到人的时候要立刻说抱歉。
Manner #18
Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze， and don‘t pick your nose in public。
咳嗽或者打喷嚏的时候要遮住嘴，并且公开场合不要抠鼻孔。
Manner #19
As you walk through a door， look to see if you can hold it open for someone else。
进出一扇门的时候记得停一小会，帮后面的人把门开着。
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、老师或者邻居在忙什么的时候，问一句能不能帮手。帮忙的过程中你也会学到一点半点东西。
Manner #21
When an adult asks you for a favor， do it without grumbling and with a smile。
当大人请你帮忙做什么事的时候，别抱怨，记得带着微笑去完成。
Manner #22
When someone helps you， say “thank you。” That person will likely want to help you again。
别人帮了你的忙，记得说谢谢，这样他们下次也会乐意帮助你。
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。
正确使用餐具。不知道怎么用的时候就问父母，或者观察其他大人是怎么使用的。
Manner #24
Keep a napkin on your lap； use it to wipe your mouth when necessary。
把餐巾放在大腿上，需要的时候拿来擦嘴。
Manner #25
Don‘t reach for things at the table； ask to have them passed。
不要伸手去拿桌子上离自己比较远的东西，请旁边的人帮你传过来。
（来源：沪江英语）
责任编辑：陈熙
