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Manners for Adolescents, Teens

Manners are something that can be learned very easily. If you feel that you don't know how to act correctly, you can teach yourself! Some basic manners that you need to know are listed below along with some common questions. If you have other questions, please click on the feedback button and send them to us. We will try to answer all appropriate questions.

  • Always be respectful to adults and peers. Be nice and take time to help someone who needs it.
  • Do not interrupt adults unless it is an emergency. At school raise your hand and wait for permission to talk. At home, wait patiently until there is a pause in the conversation and then make your comment or ask your question.
  • If you lose in any type of game, compliment your opponent on his/her skill at the game. It really is true that nobody likes a "sore" loser.
  • Always ask permission before playing or even walking across a neighbor's yard.
  • You should stand behind your chair until all adults are seated at the dinner table.

    Question and Answer Section:

    Question: Do I have to say "Yes, Ma'am" or "Yes, Sir" at school?
    Answer: It shows good manners to say those phrases and is very respectful. Most teachers won't complain if you just say "Yes" or "No". But "yeah" or "nope" show a lack of manners that is very disrespectful.

    Question: Do I have to send thank you notes after receiving a gift?
    Answer: Yes. Yes. Yes. A handwritten note shows that you value the gift and the person who gave it to you. And if you don't like the gift? Send a nice note anyway. You may like the next gift they give you better! And it you don't send the note, there may not be a next gift!

    Question: How do I hand out invitations to a party while at school?
    Answer: Do not disrupt the class. Ask the teacher how and when it would be appropriate to hand the invitations out. But please be considerate and discreet if you are not inviting everyone to the party. Excluded students may have their feelings hurt. Think of how you would feel if you were not invited to a party and everyone else was.

    Question: Why do boys always have to open the door for the girls?
    Answer: They don't anymore. Whoever reaches the door first should be nice and open it. But girls still like for boys to open doors!

    Question: What should I do if I need to sneeze in public?
    Answer: If you have time to grab a tissue, please do that first. If one isn't available, cover your nose and mouth. If you are right-handed, use your left hand. If you don't cover your nose, your muccous will be blown on those around you. Yuck!

    Question: What is the correct way to answer the telephone?
    Answer: "Hello, Smith (your last name) residence. This is Sam (your first name)." If the call is for your parents and they can't take the call, don't give the reason. The caller doesn't need to know that you are alone or that Dad is in the bathroom. Simply say, "Mom (or Dad) can't come to the phone right now. May I take a message?" And then be certain that you write down the message and tell your parents!

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