Mind Your Manners

Manners comes for the Latin word “hand,” and etiquette comes from the French term “ticket”: a small card printed with instructions on how to behave in court. Manners are culturally defined, so what is the right thing to do can be the wrong thing in another culture. In any culture, manners are important. Do the right thing by doing the following activities.

CONNECT:

• Watch the origins of ten etiquette rules: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxKObcgclVs
• This infographic quickly shows good manners around that world: https://www.zendesk.com/resources/manners-around-the-world/
• Where are belching, spitting and slurping good manners? Each country has its own way of being polite; don’t mix up your manners, though! Discover them at https://www.wisebread.com/12-lessons-in-manners-from-around-the-world

CREATE:

• Setting a table should be easy, right? Did you know that different occasions call for different settings? Learn the differences at https://www.realsimple.com/holidays-entertaining/entertaining/how-to-set-a-table
• Like to go to the movies? Watch movie etiquette at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz5Qwd93VpE.
• And how should you behave in a restaurant? Watch what to do – and NOT to do at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bROOWTpyTlg

CARE:

• Here are 25 manners that kids should know: https://www.parents.com/kids/development/social/25-manners-kids-should-know/
• Parents are the first teachers so they can use these tips to  teach their children good manners: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/7-habits-of-parents-who-have-kids-with-good-manners
• Manners for a 2 year old differences from manners for teens. Read age-appropriate manners at https://www.familyeducation.com/life/manners/how-rude-age-age-guide-teaching-kids-manners
• What are Islamic manners when visiting? Find out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjEIuH7v7is

CAREERS:

Various manners are appropriate at different occasions. You can become an expert and even make it a career, whether you plan events, wait on tables, or teach etiquette. And good manners can impact any job, starting with interviewing. See these websites for mannerly jobs.

https://www.themuse.com/advice/the-10-rules-of-interview-etiquette

https://www.careerbuilder.com/advice/could-your-manners-impact-your-career

https://careers.workopolis.com/advice/15-rules-of-good-workplace-manners/

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Pawsing for Pets

Pets are a special part of a family. They need care and love, like humans. And they help us be more humane. Get to know your animal friends here.

CONNECT:

• When you think of a pet, what animals come to mind? Around the world different animals are favorite pets. See a sample of them at https://www.journiest.com/bizarre-pets-around-the-world-2547432805.html
• When did people start keeping pets? Find out the answer at https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/ask-smithsonian-when-did-people-start-keeping-pets-180960616/
• Read about benefits of children having pets at https://www.whattoexpect.com/family/kids-and-pets/benefits-of-pets/

CREATE:

• Play fun games to play with your dog: https://www.puppyleaks.com/games/
• Match twin pets in this concentration game at https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/games/quick-play/pets-memory/
• Throw a party for your pet; get ideas at https://www.parents.com/fun/parties/ideas/throw-a-party-for-pets/

CARE:

• Some pets are more child-friendly than others. Here is help on choosing an appropriate one: https://www.care.com/c/stories/6050/best-pets-for-kids/
• What are ways that three-year olds can care for pets? Or by nine-year olds? Find out at https://www.familyeducation.com/pet-care-kids-age-appropriate-ways-kids-help
• The Animal Humane Society offers several kid ways to help animals, including pets: https://www.animalhumanesociety.org/education/service-projects

CAREERS:

Wouldn’t it be great to get paid for working with pets? Here are lots of opportunities.

https://www.petfinder.com/helping-pets/careers-with-pets/careers-animals-job/

https://www.careermatch.com/job-prep/career-insights/articles/top-jobs-for-animal-lovers/

https://study.com/articles/Careers_in_Pet_Care_Job_Options_and_Requirements.html