Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> "Sky" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Okay, I just had to start a new on-topic thread ..... What 'rules'
>> of the kitchen/home are common???
>>
>> 1) Don't talk while chewing food in your mouth! Keep mouth closed
>> when chewing food.
>>
>> 2) Never put elbows on the table during dinner time!
>>
>> 3) Ask to be excused from the dinner table
>>
>> 4) .....
>>
>> 5) .....
>
> Growing up, we were taught manners, but I don't recall ever having any
> "formal" rules. More of a follow by good example and we did the same
> with our kids, making corrections if needed.

Same here. I know you didn't chew with your mouth open, that
rule has stuck with me. I don't even want to see your gum chewing,
could you close your mouth, that looks disgusting. Heh.

> Most kids seem to
> behave better when visiting others than they would in the comfort of
> their own home too.

It's like good manners are obvious even to children.

I'm guilty of the elbows thing, though, I think.

'Clean your plate' was a rule, I guess it would have been a better
rule if we could pick what was put on it and how much.

nancy