
#Gentle reader emily post how to
Usually, it is our parents and other family members who teach children how to act respectfully in various situations.

We aren’t born knowing these rules, of course. While these rules have changed a great deal over time, some of the basic guidelines remain the same. If you have that awareness, you have good manners, no matter what fork you use." Etiquette guru Emily Post once said, "Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. Today, it just means a set of appropriate behaviors intended to help others feel comfortable and respected. Will they be polite? Will they use their best manners? Do they even know proper mealtime etiquette?Įtiquette is a French word, originally meaning the list of rules for individual conduct at the royal court. While we enjoy visiting with relatives and friends over a table full of our favorite holiday foods, we may worry over the behavior of our children. With the approach of the winter holidays, some of us start to feel a little nervous about holiday meals with the extended family.
