Raising a kind and caring teen who uses good manners could be very beneficial to his future. Teens with good manners will command more respect, which could help them socially and academically.
Here is a list of 20 basic manners that should help them learn etiquette and chivalry.
1. Speak slowly, clearly, and graciously when talking to adults.
2. Always stand when introduced.
3. Look others in the eye when speaking to them.
4. Offer a firm handshake to adults. When adults offer you a handshake give one back.
5. When shaking someone’s hand while being introduced, say, “Nice to meet you.”
6. Answer when spoken to, even if you are only saying, yes sir! Grunting, mumbling, or offering a wave don’t count.
7. In most cases, it is appropriate to use “sir” and “ma’am.”
8. Open the door for women and girls by pulling on the handle and remaining outside of the door. Do not hold the door open by learning on it with your back in the doorway.
9. Pull out the chair at the dinner table for women and girls.
10. Help women and girls with their coat – putting it on and taking it off, saying, “May I help you with your coat?”
11. Allow girls to go first when there is a situation where turns are being taken.
12. Always take off your baseball hat when praying, eating a meal, or singing the national anthem.
13. Using basic please and thank you can’t be left off the list.
14. Try to avoid simple yes and no answers.
15. Never address an adult using their first name, unless told to.
16. Compliment the person who made food for you on what they made—always.
17. Offer your seat to a woman or girl if you have a seat and they are standing.
18. Excuse yourself from the table to burp, sneeze, blow your nose, or perform some other bodily function.
19. Ask to be excused at the end of a meal after everyone else is done eating. Asking to be excused in the middle of a meal because you are done is rude.
20. Offer your coat to a woman or girl if they are cold.
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