Hey kids, Myla here. Today we are going to discuss manners and why they are important to have. Good maners show people that you respect them and this helps you to interact better at school with classmates and teachers, helps you to socialize with your friends and opens up a good way to communicate with others.
This is a major life skill to learn, shows adults that you are responsible and you can do these easily everyday!
Here is a list of 5 important manners to learn and practice daily:
1.) Say Please and Thank you-
Learning to say please and thank you, shows appreciation and gratitude.
2.) Saying excuse me-
When you interrupt a conversation or bump into someone. Say “excuse me”. This shows you are considerate of their feelings and are sorry for bumping into them.
3.) Share-
Show people that you are considerate and share. Sometimes we need to take turns or share toys with others. Be polite and share. This shows people that you think of others and know that sharing is caring.
4.) Apologize-
When you do something wrong or hurt someone’s feelings. It is important to know when you are wrong and to make things right. By apologizing you are showing “emphathy” and concern for others.
5.) Treat Others With Kindess-
Being kind is the most important manner to learn of all of them! Everyone needs to feel liked, loved and respected. So practice the golden rule of treating others how you would want to be treated. You could make someone’s day!