Etiquette when visiting
When you visit family, it’s important to greet everyone with a smile and politeness. If you don’t know them well, still smile and bow when greeting them.
Wait to sit until the elderly have sat down. And it’s important not to look left, look right, or scout around someone else’s house. Moving objects without permission, even a pillow on the sofa, is also forbidden.
While in someone else’s home, keep it clean and don’t use devices like the TV or remote control without permission.
When being treated as a guest, it is customary to smile and say “thank you” to show appreciation. Before leaving the house, say goodbye to the host family gently without needing an escort.
Etiquette when receiving guests
Parents should encourage children to be harmonious and friendly with guests, educating them that receiving guests is not only the parents’ responsibility but also the child’s.
When guests arrive, be enthusiastic about welcoming them. When receiving gifts or lucky money, receive them with both hands and express gratitude. Don’t open gifts or lucky money in front of guests.
During the visit, you can perform hospitality tasks such as pouring tea and preparing snacks. If there are other children present, learn to share toys and snacks.
When guests are engaged in conversation with your parents, don’t interrupt. When guests stand up to say goodbye, also stand up and bid farewell with your parents, demonstrating politeness and respect.
Etiquette at the dining table
When at your own home or visiting friends’ houses, parents should teach children the proper seating order, where the elderly are prioritized and children can sit behind adults when they have chopsticks. Encourage children to serve food to adults and avoid selfish behavior when choosing dishes.
During the meal, chew and swallow slowly, avoiding unwanted noises. It’s also not good to talk with food in your mouth. Most importantly, focus on the meal without doing other activities like playing with toys or using a cell phone.
After the meal, keep the dining table clean, throw away leftover food, and say polite goodbyes to the people at the table before leaving.
Etiquette when talking to each other
Parents should guide children on how to greet relatives and friends in a friendly and cheerful manner. If the child is shy, parents should patiently guide them without scolding them in front of others.
When speaking, remember to maintain a moderate tone of voice, not too fast or mumbled. In communication, look into the other person’s eyes and avoid looking around to show seriousness and respect.
In the event of a disagreement, remember not to use offensive language towards others. Instead, always maintain respect and avoid hurting others.
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