美国小孩9岁前需要掌握的25种礼节(2)

　　

　　13. Never use foul language in front of adults. Grown-ups already know all those words, and they find them boring and unpleasant.

　　在大人面前绝不可以说粗话。大人早就知道这些脏话，他们觉得脏话沉闷又粗鲁。

　　

　　14. Don't call people mean names.

　　不要给人起卑劣的绰号。

　　

　　15. Do not make fun of anyone for any reason. Teasing shows others you are weak, and ganging up on someone else is cruel.

　　不要因任何原因取笑任何人。取笑人表明你很软弱，与别人合伙来欺负人是很残忍的事。

　　

　　16. Even if a play or an assembly is boring, sit through it quietly and pretend that you are interested. The performers and presenters are doing their best.

　　即使戏剧或集会很乏味，仍然要安静地坐到最后，假装你是感兴趣的。表演者和演讲者都在尽全力。

　　

　　17. If you bump into somebody, immediately say "Excuse me."

　　若不小心碰撞到别人，立即说“对不起”。

　　

　　18. Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze, and don't pick your nose in public.

　　咳嗽或打喷嚏时，请遮住嘴。不要当众挖鼻孔。

　　

　　19. As you walk through a door, look to see if you can hold it open for someone else.

　　当你穿走门道时，看看你能否为他人扶门。

　　

　　20. If you come across a parent, a teacher, or a neighbor working on something, as if you can help. If they say "yes", do so - you may learn something new.

　　你父母、老师或邻居在做事情时，若你经过，询问是否可以帮助他们，若他们说“可以”，你去帮助他们 - 你很可能学会做新的事情。

　　

　　21. When an adult asks you for a favor, do it without grumbling and with a smile.

　　大人请你帮忙时，带着微笑毫无怨言地去做。

　　

　　22. When someone helps you, say ＂Thank you". That person will likely want to help you again. This is especially true with teachers!

　　当别人帮助你时，说“谢谢”。帮助你的人会更愿意再帮助你。尤其是对老师而言。

　　

　　23. Use eating utensils properly. If you are unsure how to do so, ask your parents to teach you or watch what adults do.

　　正确地使用餐具。若不太确信如何使用，问你父母，让他们教你，或观察其他大人是如何使用的。

　　

　　24. Keep a napkin on you lap; use it to wipe your mouth when necessary.

　　用餐时，将餐巾纸放膝上，需要时用纸巾擦嘴。

　　

　　25. Don't reach for things at the table; ask to have them passed.

　　用餐时，不要伸出手去拿桌上的东西；请别人将食物传给你。