5.5 Etiquette
This is a Reaching New Heights leadership/personal growth lesson (RNH.5.5) titled “Etiquette,” designed to reinforce the importance of good manners and social protocol. Students brainstorm etiquette questions in small groups, practice appropriate social behaviors (introductions, dating, dining), and learn proper use of silverware, glassware, and napkins along with menu terminology, with an optional restaurant field trip to practice dining etiquette.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
-
- Discuss etiquette and why it is important.
- Discuss proper etiquette for visiting friends, dining, using the telephone, being a guest in someone's home, and traveling.
- Apply proper etiquette in their lives.
- Time required
- 50 minutes
- Materials
-
- RNH.5.5.AS.A – one per student
- RNH.5.5.AS.B – one per student
- RNH.5.5.AS.C – one per student
- RNH.5.5.AS.D – one per student
- Purpose
- The purpose of this lesson is to reinforce the importance of good etiquette and "minding our manners."
- LifeKnowledge Connections – Precept(s) Addressed
- Social Growth — H2. Present self appropriately in various settings.
- Connection Questions
- 1. What kind of impact does table etiquette have on relationships and potential jobs? 2. Describe a time when you didn't know what to do in an etiquette situation (e.g., tipping a bell boy, tipping a driver, etc)? 3. What three things have you learned that you didn't know before these lessons were taught?