Etiquette for Little Folks

9781465669858

213 pages

Library of Alexandria

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Never enter the house with your hat on, and always bow to any strangers you may meet at home. If you pass by your parents at any place, where you see them, either by themselves or with company, always bow to them. If you wish to speak to your parents, and see them engaged in discourse with company, draw back, and leave your business till afterwards; but if it is really necessary to speak to them, be sure to whisper. Never speak to your parents without some title of respect, as Sir, Madam, &c. Dispute not, nor delay to obey your parents’ commands. Go not out of doors without your parents’ leave, and be sure to return by the limited time. Never grumble, or show discontent at any thing your parents appoint, speak or do. If any command or errand is given you to perform, do it with alacrity. Bear with meekness and patience, and without murmuring or sullenness, your parents’ reproofs or corrections, even if it should sometimes happen that they are undeserved. Never make faces or contortions, nor grimaces, while any one is giving you commands. Never take another’s chair, if it be vacated for a short time; it is impolite. Never quarrel with your brothers and sisters, but live in peace and amity. Use respectful and courteous language towards all the domestics. Never be domineering nor insulting, for it is the mark of an ignorant and purse-proud child.