父母须知：小孩子九岁前要学会的25条礼仪

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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。