Gift Giving
Dec 28, 2015
Gift Giving
Remove the price tag
before giving a gift.
When possible,
wrap a gift nicely.
Don’t ask where the gift
was purchased or how much it
cost.
If you aren't sure whether to
write a thank you note or not,
always write one just to have good manners.
Write a thank you note right
after you receive the
gift.
Compliments
Some people have low self-esteem and
can’t imagine others paying
them a complement.
When someone pays you a
compliment, say thank you.
Tipping
A standard tip for a waiter in a restaurant is 15% of the
bill.
If the service is really great or
you are in a fancy
restaurant you may tip 20%.
Never tip less then a
quarter($.25).
In a hotel, tip the bellhop $1.00 per
bag.
Tip a maid about $1.00
per day.
The concierge is the person who “ knows everything and can help with
almost any problem.” Tip him
or her between $5.00 and $10.00.
For food delivery people, tip about $1.00 per pizza or person’s meal.Tip more if they have to climb stairs or
carry a lot of food.
Tip a taxi driver about
15% of anything over
$3.00.
Never ever tip a police officer!
Family Car
Don’t leave your trash in
the car.
Return the car with
plenty of gas in the tank.
Offer to run errands, like going to the
grocery store, the post office,
and tanks siblings to practices.
Return the radio to your
parents’ favorite station.
Take the car through the car wash or
do it yourself.
Family Manners
Ask permission before eating,
because someone may need it for a
special dish or meal.
Clean up the bathroom after
yourself.
Don’t hog the television or
stereo.
Don’t spend too much time
in the bathroom or waste all the
hot water.
Rude Adults
When dealing with rude adults, the best policy is to reply with
patience, a good sense of humor, and a smile. It will drive them crazy that’s a teenager has better manners then they
do!
Being a Guest
Don’t arrive too early
because the host might
not be ready for guest yet.
You do what to be time and
not make others wait on you, especially if it is a dinner
party.
Don’t bring people who
weren’t invited.
Don’t snoop around in peoples drawers,
closets, or cabinets.
If you are an overnight
guest,be sure you clean the
bathroom after you use it and
make your bed.
Offer to help clean up. Carry dishes to the
kitchen, wash or dry dishes, take out the trash, or sweep the floor.
Introductions
When introducing people, say the
“greater”person’s name first, and introduce the “lesser” person to the “grater”. For example, say the most important
or oldest person first and the less important or
younger second.
“Mrs. Townsel, I’d like you to meet my friend
Sharon.”
When someone is introducing
you or someone to
you, you should not sit,
but stand.
Make eye contact and shake his or
her hand.
Then reply with a polite
greeting, such as “Nice to
meet you” or “How do you
do?”
If the person introduces you has
forgotten your name, help him or her out by saying, “hello, my name is
(whatever your name is).”
Telephone Etiquette
First say, “Hello, this is (your name).”
You always want to identify yourself.
Ask “may I speak to
Muffy?” not “Is Muffy there?”