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I can remember my children’s friends coming over to play or sleep over. There were some friends whom I loved to see coming, and then there were those whom I never invited back again. Having children over to play with your children can be a fun time for the entire family, when everyone involved apply host and guest etiquette skills. But when these skills are not put into practice, a wonderful sleep over could easily turn out to be a nightmare for everyone, especially for Mom and Dad. I will share with you some simple tips to help teach your children how to be a good host and a good guest.

Your children can become good host with these simple tips.

Always welcome your guest: Greet your guest by letting him/her know how happy you are to see him/her and how glad he/she could come.

Introduce your guest: Be sure to introduce your guest to all of your family members, including siblings, Mom and Dad.

Let your guest know important information: Share the family schedule and rules, such as what time is dinner, which rooms are off limits, where the bathrooms are located.

Guest always goes first: Whether you are playing a game or eating a snack, your guest should always go first. Remember to share.

See your guest to the door: Thank your guest for visiting. If your parents are driving your guest home, ride along in the car.

These simple tips will ensure that your child to be the kind of guest who will always be welcomed back again.

Arrive on time: If you are going to be late, please call. Never arrive early.

Be Neat: Be sure to ask where to put your things. Do not leave your things lying around.

Don’t wander: You should never wander around your host house on your own.

Show respect: Follow all the host family rules. Eat when they eat, go to bed when they go to bed. Be cooperative. Greet the host’s parents by Mr. or Mrs.

Be helpful: If you make a mess, be sure to help clean it up. Help put away the dishes, and or toys.

Be considerate to other people’s possessions: Don’t bounce or put your feet on the furniture. Don’t touch the walls or any decorative objects.

Say thank you: During your stay, remember to say please and thank you. Before you leave, be sure to thank the host and the host’s parents.

Encourage your children to be the kind of host who will make any guest feel welcome and always try to be the kind of guest who will be invited back again. Remember, “People are like diamonds, they sparkle once they are polished.”

Angela Carr Patterson is an etiquette consultant and the owner of Oasis Promotions, a model/talent consultant company. A popular speaker for events and conferences, Angela travels the country conducting her Polished Stones Etiquette Workshops and Manners for the King’s Children workshops.

Visit: www.oasispromotions.net

Email: Angelapatterson@oasispromotions.net




	Click Here By Angela Carr Patterson (March 21, 2006) Email to a friend \| Print Friendly I can remember my children’s friends coming over to play or sleep over. There were some friends whom I loved to see coming, and then there were those whom I never invited back again. Having children over to play with your children can be a fun time for the entire family, when everyone involved apply host and guest etiquette skills. But when these skills are not put into practice, a wonderful sleep over could easily turn out to be a nightmare for everyone, especially for Mom and Dad. I will share with you some simple tips to help teach your children how to be a good host and a good guest. Your children can become good host with these simple tips. Always welcome your guest: Greet your guest by letting him/her know how happy you are to see him/her and how glad he/she could come. Introduce your guest: Be sure to introduce your guest to all of your family members, including siblings, Mom and Dad. Let your guest know important information: Share the family schedule and rules, such as what time is dinner, which rooms are off limits, where the bathrooms are located. Guest always goes first: Whether you are playing a game or eating a snack, your guest should always go first. Remember to share. See your guest to the door: Thank your guest for visiting. If your parents are driving your guest home, ride along in the car. These simple tips will ensure that your child to be the kind of guest who will always be welcomed back again. Arrive on time: If you are going to be late, please call. Never arrive early. Be Neat: Be sure to ask where to put your things. Do not leave your things lying around. Don’t wander: You should never wander around your host house on your own. Show respect: Follow all the host family rules. Eat when they eat, go to bed when they go to bed. Be cooperative. Greet the host’s parents by Mr. or Mrs. Be helpful: If you make a mess, be sure to help clean it up. Help put away the dishes, and or toys. Be considerate to other people’s possessions: Don’t bounce or put your feet on the furniture. Don’t touch the walls or any decorative objects. Say thank you: During your stay, remember to say please and thank you. Before you leave, be sure to thank the host and the host’s parents. Encourage your children to be the kind of host who will make any guest feel welcome and always try to be the kind of guest who will be invited back again. Remember, “People are like diamonds, they sparkle once they are polished.” Angela Carr Patterson is an etiquette consultant and the owner of Oasis Promotions, a model/talent consultant company. A popular speaker for events and conferences, Angela travels the country conducting her Polished Stones Etiquette Workshops and Manners for the King’s Children workshops. Visit: www.oasispromotions.net Email: Angelapatterson@oasispromotions.net Click for the latest entertainment headlines Click for the latest Obama - Political headlines Speak Out Currently, 1 comments have been made on this story. View Comments or Post Comments.	Angela Carr Patterson ... Powered by Mochila
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