這是一篇講歐美教育的雙語文章，其中並非如以往那樣長篇討論他們的學習方式，而是著重點出了歐美家長對孩子的25項禮儀教育。我們通過閱讀這篇文章，可以學習一些教育文章的詞彙，為寫相關文章積累素材。
In the hustle and bustle of daily life， busy moms and dads don‘t always have the time to focus on etiquette。 But if you reinforce these 25 must-do manners， you’ll raise a polite， kind， well-liked child。
生活工作太忙碌，爸爸媽媽們不一定有時間關注孩子的禮儀教養，不過，只要注意將這25條教給孩子就行啦。
Manner #1
When asking for something， say “Please。”
問別人話的時候先說“請”。
Manner #2
When receiving something， say “Thank you。”
別人給了自己什麼東西，要說“謝謝”。
Manner #3
Do not interrupt grown-ups who are speaking with each other unless there is an emergency。
不要打斷大人們的談話，除非真的有急事。
Manner #4
If you do need to get somebody‘s attention right away， the phrase “excuse me” is the most polite way for you to enter the conversation。
如果真的需要跟某人說話，最好先說一句“打擾了”。
Manner #5
When you have any doubt about doing something， ask permission first。 It can save you from many hours of grief later。
如果在做一件事前拿不定主意，先去徵求父母的意見和許可。
Manner #6
The world is not interested in what you dislike。 Keep negative opinions to yourself， or between you and your friends， and out of earshot of adults。
別人不關心你討厭什麼，所以一些批評言論最好只是跟朋友們隨便說說，不要傳得人盡皆知。
Manner #7
Do not comment on other people‘s physical characteristics unless， of course， it’s to compliment them， which is always welcome。
不要對別人品頭論足，當然稱讚他人的外表是必要的。
Manner #8
When people ask you how you are， tell them and then ask them how they are。
當別人向你問好時，記得禮貌作答，並且也問候他們。
Manner #9
When you have spent time at your friend‘s house， remember to thank his or her parents for having you over and for the good time you had。
在朋友家做客時要向朋友的父母表達感謝。
Manner #10
Knock on closed doors -- and wait to see if there‘s a response -- before entering。
進房間前先敲門。
Manner #11
When you make a phone call， introduce yourself first and then ask if you can speak with the person you are calling。
打電話時先講明自己是誰，然後再找自己想要找的人。而不是一開口就問XXX在嗎。
Manner #12
Be appreciative and say “thank you” for any gift you receive。 In the age of e-mail， a handwritten thank-you note can have a powerful effect。
收到禮物後要表達感謝，手寫的感謝信比發電子郵件要好。
Manner #13
Never use foul language in front of adults。 Grown-ups already know all those words， and they find them boring and unpleasant。
別在大人面前說髒話，大人們對髒話瞭如指掌，並且他們已經厭倦那些詞語了。
Manner #14
Don‘t call people mean names。
不要對人口出惡言。
Manner #15
Do not make fun of anyone for any reason。 Teasing shows others you are weak， and ganging up on someone else is cruel。
任何情況下都不要嘲笑別人，這隻會顯示出你自己的軟弱，對被嘲笑的人來說也是件殘酷的事。
Manner #16
Even if a play or an assembly is boring， sit through it quietly and pretend that you are interested。 The performers and presenters are doing their best。
看演出時就算再無聊也要保持安靜，臺上演出的人是付出了實實在在的努力的。
Manner #17
If you bump into somebody， immediately say “Excuse me。”
撞到人的時候要立刻說抱歉。
Manner #18
Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze， and don‘t pick your nose in public。
咳嗽或者打噴嚏的時候要遮住嘴，並且公開場合不要摳鼻孔。
Manner #19
As you walk through a door， look to see if you can hold it open for someone else。
進出一扇門的時候記得停一小會，幫後面的人把門開著。
Manner #20
If you come across a parent， a teacher， or a neighbor working on something， ask if you can help。 If they say “yes，” do so -- you may learn something new。
看到父母、老師或者鄰居在忙什麼的時候，問一句能不能幫手。幫忙的過程中你也會學到一點半點東西。
Manner #21
When an adult asks you for a favor， do it without grumbling and with a smile。
當大人請你幫忙做什麼事的時候，別抱怨，記得帶著微笑去完成。
Manner #22
When someone helps you， say “thank you。” That person will likely want to help you again。
別人幫了你的忙，記得說謝謝，這樣他們下次也會樂意幫助你。
Manner #23
Use eating utensils properly。 If you are unsure how to do so， ask your parents to teach you or watch what adults do。
正確使用餐具。不知道怎麼用的時候就問父母，或者觀察其他大人是怎麼使用的。
Manner #24
Keep a napkin on your lap; use it to wipe your mouth when necessary。
把餐巾放在大腿上，需要的時候拿來擦嘴。
Manner #25
Don‘t reach for things at the table; ask to have them passed。
不要伸手去拿桌子上離自己比較遠的東西，請旁邊的人幫你傳過來。
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