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 #1

When 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。