美国小孩9岁前需要掌握的25种礼节
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礼仪是一个人内在修养和素质的外在表现，显现了一个人的情商水平。礼仪的养成非一蹴而就，根基则在于家庭环境熏陶和父母的教养。一个人应学习和具备的礼仪内容，也具有一定的变化性和相对性，家长不仅要重视中华传统经典礼仪，对于富有教育价值的西方文化礼仪，也应兼收并蓄。25条可让孩子变得更礼貌、善良而富有涵养的美国孩子礼仪推荐给大家。
美国小孩9岁前需要掌握的25种礼节
文/David Lowry 博士
原文刊载于Parents Magazine
1. When asking for something, say "Please."
向别人询问事情，说“请”。
2. When receiving something, say " Thank you."
当接受东西时，说“谢谢”。
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，否则切勿打断大人们的交谈。大人谈完话后会注意到你并回答你。
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.
当你需要他人的注意或想与人谈话，最礼貌的短语是“对不起，打扰了”。
5. When you have any doubt doing something, ask permission first. It can save you from many hours of grief later.
当你不确信事情可不可以做，先获得许可。这样可以避免日后长时间的痛苦。
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.
世人对你不喜欢的事情不感兴趣。将负面的意见留给自己或与朋友们分享，不要向大人们诉苦。
7. Don't comment on other people's physical characteristics unless, of course, it's to compliment them, which is always welcome.
不要评论他人的外表，当然除非是好评，好评总受欢迎。
8. When people ask you how you are, tell them and then ask them how they are.
当别人问你可好，回答他们，并问他们可好。
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.
当你到朋友家玩时，记住对你朋友的父母说谢谢邀请，也谢谢在一起的好时光。
10. Knock on closed doors and wait to see if there's a response before entering.
门若是关着的，请敲门，等着回音，再进去。
11. When you make a phone call, introduce yourself first and then ask if you can speak with the person you are calling.
当你打电话时，先介绍自己，然后问可否与你要通话的人交谈。
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.
收到任何礼物，都要感恩，并说“谢谢”。在电子邮件的年代，手写的感谢卡价值尤显珍贵 。
