本帖最后由 nini22 于 2013-1-8 12:32 编辑
不要只专注孩子的学业，一个人的素质敎养更为重要。
转载： 美国parents杂志
Manner #1
When asking for something, say "Please."
当需要什么东西的时候，说“请”。
Manner #2
When receiving something, say "Thank you."
当拿到/收到东西的时候，说“谢谢”。
Manner #3
Do not interrupt grown-ups who are speaking with each other unless there is an emergency. They will notice you and respond when they are finished talking.
大人说话的时候不要随意打断插嘴，除非有紧急事件发生。大人说完话后，会注意到你，并且回答你的问题。
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.
如果你确实需要立刻得到某人的注意力，说“打扰一下”是最礼貌的插话方式。
Manner #5
When you have any doubt about doing something, ask permission first. It can save you from many hours of grief later.
如果不确定某件事能不能做，先问家长允许不允许，这样能够免去你之后的麻烦。
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.
世界上其他人对你讨厌什么东西不感兴趣。如果有负面评价，自己知道就好，或者和朋友讨论就好，不用给大人听到。
Manner #7
Do not comment on other people's physical characteristics unless, of course, it's to compliment them, which is always welcome.
不要评论他人的某些生理特征/生理缺陷，除非你有礼貌、好听的话对他们说，那总是受欢迎的。
Manner #8
When people ask you how you are, tell them and then ask them how they are.
如果别人问你“你好吗”，要礼貌回答，并且问他们好不好。
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.
当你去朋友家玩耍做客，记住感谢朋友的家长允许你去玩，并且说你玩得很开心。
Manner #10
Knock on closed doors -- and wait to see if there's a response -- before entering.
门是关着的时候，先敲门看里面有没有人回答，再进去。
Manner #11
When you make a phone call, introduce yourself first and then ask if you can speak with the person you are calling.
打电话的时候，先表明自己的名字，再问可不可以和你要找的人通话。
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.
收到礼物的时候要说“谢谢”并表示感激。在email横行的年代，手写的感谢卡会很有力量。
Manner #13
Never use foul language in front of adults. Grown-ups already know all those words, and they find them boring and unpleasant.
不要在大人面前说粗话。大人已经知道那些粗话了，不用你教，大人会觉得很无聊，很不令人愉快。
Manner #14
Don't call people mean names.
不要用不好的绰号叫别人。
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.
不要用任何理由取笑、消遣别人。嘲笑别人只会显示你自己的弱点，联合朋友一起欺负某人是很残酷的事。
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.
即使聚会或者表演很无聊，也请安静坐好，并且表现出兴趣。聚会的组织者或者演出的表演者已经很努力了。
Manner #17
If you bump into somebody, immediately say "Excuse me."
如果不小心撞到比人，要立刻说“不好意思”。
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。公共场合不要挖鼻子。
Manner #19
As you walk through a door, look to see if you can hold it open for someone else.
当进入一扇门之后，看下后面有没有人，有人的话要帮别人挡一下门（不要让门弹回去打到别人）
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.
如果看见家长、老师、或者邻居在忙什么事情，主动问能不能帮忙，如果他们说“好”，说不定你会学习到一些新的东西。
Manner #21
When an adult asks you for a favor, do it without grumbling and with a smile.
当大人请求你帮个忙做点事情，试下不要抱怨，尽量微笑着完成。
Manner #22
When someone helps you, say "thank you." That person will likely want to help you again. This is especially true with teachers!
如果有人帮了你的忙，说“谢谢”，那个人下次就还会愿意帮你忙了。尤其是老师们。
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.
恰当使用餐具。如果不知道怎么用，让大人教你，或者观察大人怎么使用。
Manner #24
Keep a napkin on your lap; use it to wipe your mouth when necessary.
餐巾放在腿上，需要的时候用来抹嘴。
Manner #25
Don't reach for things at the table; ask to have them passed.
餐桌上不要站起来拿东西、夹菜，可以请别人帮你递过来
