禮儀是一個人內(nèi)在修養(yǎng)和素質(zhì)的外在表現(xiàn),顯現(xiàn)了一個人的情商水平。禮儀的養(yǎng)成非一蹴而就,根基則在于家庭環(huán)境熏陶和父母的教養(yǎng)。一個人應(yīng)學(xué)習(xí)和具備的禮儀內(nèi)容,也具有一定的變化性和相對性,家長不僅要重視中華傳統(tǒng)經(jīng)典禮儀,對于富有教育價值的西方文化禮儀,也應(yīng)兼收并蓄。25條可讓孩子變得更禮貌、善良而富有涵養(yǎng)的美國孩子禮儀推薦給大家。
美國小孩9歲前需要掌握的25種禮節(jié)
文/David Lowry 博士
原文刊載于Parents Magazine
1. When asking for something, say "Please."
向別人詢問事情,說“請”。
2. When receiving something, say " Thank you."
當接受東西時,說“謝謝”。
3. Don't interrrupt grown-ups who are speaking with each other unless there is an emergency. They will notice you and respond when they are finished talking.
除非有意外,否則切勿打斷大人們的交談。大人談完話后會注意到你并回答你。
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.
當你需要他人的注意或想與人談話,最禮貌的短語是“對不起,打擾了”。
5. When you have any doubt doing something, ask permission first. It can save you from many hours of grief later.
當你不確信事情可不可以做,先獲得許可。這樣可以避免日后長時間的痛苦。
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.
世人對你不喜歡的事情不感興趣。將負面的意見留給自己或與朋友們分享,不要向大人們訴苦。
7. Don't comment on other people's physical characteristics unless, of course, it's to compliment them, which is always welcome.
不要評論他人的外表,當然除非是好評,好評總受歡迎。
8. When people ask you how you are, tell them and then ask them how they are.
當別人問你可好,回答他們,并問他們可好。
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.
當你到朋友家玩時,記住對你朋友的父母說謝謝邀請,也謝謝在一起的好時光。
10. Knock on closed doors and wait to see if there's a response before entering.
門若是關(guān)著的,請敲門,等著回音,再進去。
11. When you make a phone call, introduce yourself first and then ask if you can speak with the person you are calling.
當你打電話時,先介紹自己,然后問可否與你要通話的人交談。
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.
收到任何禮物,都要感恩,并說“謝謝”。在電子郵件的年代,手寫的感謝卡價值尤顯珍貴 。