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1. A child should wait their
turn and not interrupt when other people are speaking, no
one can be heard if there are too many voices talking at once.
Make certain to give your child your attention when you are
finished speaking to reinforce the positive behavior of waiting
his/her turn.
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2. Name calling, even in "fun"
hurts everyone.
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3. Always greet someone with a smile.
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4. Say: "Please" and "Thank
you" this shows respect and appreciation, in addition,
do not forget to say "you are welcome".
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5. Always pick up after yourself
at home or a friends house.
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6. Show good sportsmanship.
After playing a game (sports, cards, board game) no matter
what the outcome be kind.
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7. Take a compliment nicely,
if someone praises you say "thank you".
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8. Open doors for others.
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| 9. Exiting and entering elevators:
allow those in the elevator to exit first before entering
the elevator, do not be the pushy one. |
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10. Respect differences. Others may do things differently
from you, many families or friends have their own traditions.
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| 11. Always turn off cell phaones at: the dinner table, functions, during speaches, movie theaters or where ever it may disrupt others. |
| 12. Wearing ear buds at the dinner table, while riding a bike, skate boarding or placinng an order can be dangerous or disruptiive especially when your a guest. |
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The Gollatz Cotillion instructs manners to children
grades third through eighth with events in hosted throughout Southern California.
The Fall seasonal instruction takes place in fun, country
club atmospheres. A student that attends the Gollatz Cotillion
will be taught: social etiquette, dining etiquette and simple
dance steps. The dances instructed are the traditional ballroom
dances and contemporary dances. Additional instruction includes:
phone etiquette, telephone manners, cell phone etiquette,
children's table etiquette, social graces, how to dress / dress
to impress, party etiquette and how to be a guest with good manners.
The skills listed and more will prepare your child for success
in social situations and throughout their lives.
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