I like this meme. This week, Momdot's Small Talk Six topic is "6 pieces of advice that you think are obvious, but some people just need to hear."
So I thought I'd take a moment to list the advice I give to my children every night at the dinner table.
- Chew with your mouth CLOSED. It is absolutely revolting to listen to anyone smack their lips. You sound like cows and no one wants to see what you're eating.
- Don't talk with your mouth full. Again, we don't need to view the contents of your mouth while you're trying to tell us about what Emily did at recess. If you need to say something, it can wait until you're done chewing.
- Get your elbows off the table! You look like you are bored and don't want to be here with us. If you're that tired, go to bed.
- Please use a knife. Use the knife to cut your food and to push the bits of rice and corn onto your fork. We don't use our fingers at the table unless we're eating "finger" foods.
- Don't slurp your drink. Especially if you are using a straw, it's rude to audibly siphon the last few drops of your milk. Get some more to drink if you're still thirsty.
- NO BODILY NOISES AT THE TABLE! No burping, farting, snorting, grunting, growling, or loud singing. This includes fart noises made with knee pits and armpits (Aiden)!
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Oooh, I love this one- i will have to head over there to participate! And number 6 is a constant battle in our house full of boys!
Good ones. lol Come read mine too.
http://lovingheartdesigns.blogspot.com/2009/05/small-talk-six-on-saturdays.html
Yes, No. 4 was actually seen while my dear hubby and children were on their way to the dentist. The typing and surfing with their laptop. So dangerous!
Why do boys find number 6 so funny. Great list. All related to the same topic.
I am guilty of elbows on the table. Sorry. Five feet tall barely and I am always so uncomfortable in the "big peoples" chairs that I often lean forward on my elbows.
The food in the mouth thing, my German inlaws refer to this as Schmutzing and it was not allowed.
table manners showed up on my list of 6 as well
Just a few common courtesies people don't listen to anymore. Sometimes when we go out to eat it amazes me how many people have their elbows on the table. People are just getting so lazy!
Sounds like the list I'm working on with my preschooler. It's sad that some adults could really stand to learn it too!
I'm always appalled at other people's children's table manners. I'm glad your little ones are being taught correctly!
Yep, that's a Mom list if I ever heard one! LOL
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