Etiquettes for Children

Good manners are not just about saying the right words—they teach children kindness, respect, confidence, consideration, and responsibility.

                         

1. Say “Please” and “Thank You”

Use please when asking for something and thank you when someone helps you or gives you something.

2. Greet People Properly

Say hello, good morning, or good evening when meeting someone. A smile and eye contact make a greeting warmer.

3. Say “Excuse Me”

Say excuse me before interrupting, when trying to pass someone, or after accidentally bumping into someone.

4. Apologize When You Are Wrong

Learn to say “I’m sorry” sincerely. Do not make excuses or blame someone else for your mistake.

5. Don't Interrupt People

Wait until someone has finished speaking before you talk. If something is urgent, politely say, “Excuse me.”

6. Listen When Someone Is Speaking

Pay attention instead of looking away, playing with something, or preparing to interrupt.

7. Knock Before Entering

Always knock on a closed bedroom, bathroom, office, or other private door and wait for permission to enter.

8. Respect Other People's Belongings

Never take, open, borrow, or use something that belongs to someone else without asking first.

9. Share and Take Turns

Whether playing a game, using toys, or participating in an activity, give others a fair chance.

10. Never Make Fun of Someone

Do not tease people about their appearance, body, clothes, family, abilities, accent, grades, or mistakes.

11. Use Good Table Manners

Chew with your mouth closed, don't talk with food in your mouth, sit properly, and avoid playing with your food.

12. Ask Before Leaving the Table

When eating with others, don't suddenly get up and leave. Politely ask, “May I be excused?”

13. Cover Coughs and Sneezes

Cough or sneeze into your elbow or a tissue, wash your hands when necessary, and avoid coughing toward others.

14. Clean Up After Yourself

Put away toys, books, clothes, dishes, and other things you use. Don't expect someone else to clean up your mess.

15. Be a Gracious Guest

When visiting someone's home, respect their rules, don't demand things, don't enter private rooms without permission, and thank your host before leaving.

16. Be a Good Host

Welcome your guests, include them in activities, offer to share, and make sure no one feels deliberately left out.

17. Don't Stare, Point, or Whisper About People

People may look, speak, dress, or behave differently. Treat everyone with dignity rather than making them feel uncomfortable.

18. Respect Queues and Personal Space

Wait patiently for your turn. Don't push, cut in line, stand unnecessarily close, or grab things from others.

19. Use an Indoor Voice

Avoid shouting, screaming, or playing loud videos in restaurants, shops, libraries, public transport, and other shared spaces.

20. Treat Everyone With Respect

Good manners aren't only for parents, teachers, or important guests. Be polite to classmates, siblings, helpers, service workers, elderly people, younger children, and strangers too.

Golden Rule:
Treat others the way you would like to be treated—with kindness, patience, and respect.