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Five Table Manners Every Kid Should Know

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July 28, 2021 By Autumn Rose Reo 13 Comments

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Manners? Even if the rest of the world has forgotten them, you shouldn’t. Here are Five Table Manners Every Kid Should Know (and we should be teaching.)  

Thanks to Terra Mediterranean for providing the perfect dinner experience for this post.

“I’m never having children,” I remember telling my date (now husband) as we dined at a restaurant one Friday night full of loud, thankless, and rude children. 

I didn’t want to be “those people” with ill-behaved children that couldn’t handle what I considered basic manners like not burping at the table, saying thank you, and eating only chicken nuggets and macaroni and cheese. 

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Fast-forward to now with two kids, now 9 and almost 6, I’ve softened a bit on my dining out rules with the kids. There have been plenty of nuggets and mac eaten, devices brought out to keep them quiet, and a fair share of cleanups that caused a double-tip on our part once we left the restaurant. Unfortunately I’m not proud it’s happened and will most-likely happen again much to my dismay. However, there are some basics I feel like as parents we have to keep pushing no matter where and what we’re eating. 

Growing up, whether it was meatloaf at home or a rare fancy dinner out, basic table manners were mandatory. You knew if you didn’t utter thank you or keep your chompers closed while you chewed, you’d be asked to leave the table, go hungry, or something much worse. That was the norm and the expectation. 

I know things have changed and many table manners (forks to use, where to lay your napkin, or proper pinky etiquette) don’t seem as relevant anymore. While I still think elbows are fine on the table and believe everyone should know the B and D rule just because it’s a handy reminder when you roll up to a business meal, there are few we need to not just make sure the kids learn but we keep exercising ourselves – and more often than most of us do. 

Five Table Manners Every Kid Should Know

1. Try New Cuisines.

Remember the first time you fed your baby mashed bananas or rice cereal and watched them go through the process of trying something new? It was like the most amazing day ever and you might have cried even a little to see their first reaction. However, somewhere around 3 or 4 years old many of us stop trying the discovery of new foods and settle for the five dishes offered on the kids’ menu or what we can microwave in less than two minutes.

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I’m not saying you need to introduce a completely new cuisine every time you go out to eat, but probably the only way brussels sprouts are ever gonna beat out a burger is to make them try it. At our house we call it a “No Thank You Bite.” Our kids have to try something they’ve never had at least once. After one bite, they can say “no thank you,” but only after one bite. 

However, I do believe discovering new cuisines isn’t so much something kids should have to do as much as everyone should. Recently we took ours to Terra Mediterranean in Irving to try a some tzatziki, gyro, lamb and I had heard about “the most amazing cauliflower ever.”  I was in.

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They weren’t quite sure what to expect and I admit taking them to a new restaurant is always a little unnerving, but once we opened the door, the most patience staff greeted us and waited on us hand and foot (kids and all.) What I was even more relieved was to find there were just as many girls’ night / young couples at the place as there were families. It was a great mix of people, an amazing menu of both traditional Greek and unique dishes like my Sea Bass with an artichoke cream sauce and pine nuts (I’ve been talking about it ever since), and a lovely, comfortable, but still upscale feel.

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2. Use Your Napkin. 

Oh yes, this one is on the list for a lot of reasons. Mostly, because kids are messy so let’s try to mitigate everyone’s losses. You don’t have to go through all the napkin mumbo jumbo when they’re little (napkin on the chair, on the table, on your left…), but it should be on the lap and on the lips. That’s your first step. 

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Then once your husband starts using the napkin correctly, perhaps you can teach the kids (kidding..well kinda.) 

3. Chew with Your Mouth Closed.

Good luck with this one as it’s hard to teach when so many adults don’t do it. However, who wants to see a cow chew its cud (that’s what my dad always said.) This also includes not talking with your mouth full. I know, I know, we all have done it and sometimes it’s permitted (like “NO! Don’t do that, honey”), but for the most part this is the one that doesn’t have a profound change in them except don’t be gross, don’t be rude, and sometimes it’s best to think it out first before you say whatever comes to you mind. (That’s another good one for all of us to remember.) 

…As you can see here, it doesn’t look like she could even get her mouth around this gyro, but she worked it until she did. I did tell her it was chicken until she was done and when she told me how good it was, I let her know it was lamb. I wish I could have been honest, but sometimes they need a little convincing (a little Mary Poppins technique) and this gyro is really convincing! (Don’t worry she did finish it with my help.)

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4. Say Thank You. 

This is probably my #1.

“Thank you.”It means so much, can do so much and leave a big impact with just two. little. words.

I’m sure you remember a moment when someone did (or worse, didn’t) say thank you and how it made you feel. I feel like it might be the single most important thing to say to others. When someone comes to top off my water, bring me my plate, open the door, whatever…I say thank you and I can only hope that’s something I can teach my children, especially in customer service and specifically food service. (If you’ve been in it, you know.) No one should ever feel like a servant or beneath another person even in the nicest restaurant or hotel. Say thank you when anyone does anything for you. It’s not just smart when it comes to the people bring you your food, but it’s the human thing to do. 

Make sure “Please” gets in their repertoire, too. PLEASE. 

5. Teach Tipping. 

Think tipping is something that only the person throwing out the credit card should do? Nope, we talk to the kids about it. We ask them to give us their thoughts on the meal and why we pay for a tip. While there is a little difference when we go to another country, it’s important to acknowledge what it takes to create a successful meal experience (and when someone doesn’t do it either.) We also ask them to take a look around and see how they’ve left the place before we go. If they have made a mess, they need to clean it up the best they can. 

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So with all these expectations, wouldn’t it just be easier to stay at home and just ignore the whole thing? NOPE! These manners aren’t just stupid rules, but are a basic set of tools to being a kind, respectful, and polite person. And that is our job. What they do after they leave our table…well that’s up to them, but at least we’ve done our job. And besides, you can still slap ’em with a cane when you’re old…:)

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I would suggest taking up on specials, buffets (like Terra Mediterranean has on Saturdays) and early dining when you are teaching kids manners. This way you have the opportunity to have the experience, especially when they’re young that doesn’t interrupt the people around you, especially if the restaurant has a price point and people might be on their date night (leaving their kids at home.) And a buffet like at Terra gives them even more changes to get in that “No thank you bite.” 

Terra Mediterranean has two locations – one in Fort Worth, one in Irving and coming to Plano this fall. Make sure to check out their special events (1/2 off bottle of wine night), don’t miss their cocktail/wine offering (some using Mediterranean libations you can’t find anywhere else), and don’t fill up so much early on or you will miss the baklava…or the cauliflower…or the hummus…well, you get it. It’s all good.

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  1. Alicia Taylor says

    July 31, 2017 at 12:02 pm

    Oh! Those meals look delicious. I am totally with you on getting kids to try new things. And thank you for teaching tipping! Kids need to know that, if you cannot afford to tip, you cannot afford to eat out.

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  2. Dawn Inglett says

    July 31, 2017 at 12:08 pm

    Getting children to step outside of their comfort zone is never an easy task. I also try to teach my kids that the phone does not come out at the dinner table. And, if you are having to wait for a table and using your device, headphones or mute is a must to avoid annoying those around you.

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  3. Carrie Chance says

    July 31, 2017 at 12:52 pm

    I’ve never discussed tipping with my daughter. We always tip, of course, but never thought about explaining it to her. Which is kind of surprising to be honest because we make a habit of discussing and explaining most things that we do

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  4. Ellen says

    July 31, 2017 at 1:23 pm

    Manners are so important. I’ve worked with my kids on all of these. The least successful has been trying new cuisines!

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  5. Lois Alter Mark says

    July 31, 2017 at 2:17 pm

    I’m so with you – teaching kids manners early is so important. The whole world could use some better manners at this point.

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  6. Yolanda says

    July 31, 2017 at 7:00 pm

    I couldn’t agree more. Growing up my parents were serious about teaching me table manners, and yet today it’s sad to say that so many kids are eating like barbarians at the table! I’m a step mama so it’s hard to enforce table manners all the time but when the kids are with us I make sure it’s happening!

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  7. Catherine Sargent says

    July 31, 2017 at 7:11 pm

    These are all important manners that kids should learn. We just got back from dinner and at the table next to us the kids had bad manners. They were pouring salt all over the table and spitting water at each other through their straws.

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  8. Emily says

    July 31, 2017 at 7:56 pm

    These are all so important! We have taught our kids manners at the table, and now we can enjoy going to restaurants and we know they will behave and be polite. It allows us as a family to do even more fun things!

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  9. Liz Mays says

    July 31, 2017 at 8:09 pm

    These are really good ones. It’s great when you’re kids are willing to try new kinds of food. It makes trying new restaurants like this one a lot of fun!

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  10. Myrah Duque says

    July 31, 2017 at 8:40 pm

    I agree table manners should never be forgotten! Many don’t give it the importance it deserves. It’s so sad to see kids struggling to cut their meat or eating with their hands.

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  11. Alicia says

    July 31, 2017 at 10:32 pm

    I do encourage my boys to try new foods. I think it’s important to do so because they’ll never know if they like something until they try it!

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  12. Rebecca Bryant says

    August 1, 2017 at 5:34 am

    Manners are a must in our house. Son is very good about this even at 17. He may not want to talk but he is always polite to servers and other workers.

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  13. Louise says

    August 1, 2017 at 7:06 am

    These are all great table manners to teach kids at a young age. We generally don’t tip here in the UK (unless a meal was absolutely amazing) but it’s something we’ve talked about to the kids anyway 🙂

    Louise x

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I can’t help but take up on a good challenge, so when @visit_arlington asked what was my vote favorite taco during their #SavetheTacos campaign, I couldn’t let them down. ✔️ 

With 12 restaurants ready to face off for the title of “Arlington’s Favorite Taco,” anyone can vote and then win prizes for making their vote. 

Wanna play? You have 12 tacos and 10 days to make your 🗳.

My favorite? I’ll never tell, but I sure did have a good time doing the research.

This is what #TacoTuesday was made for.

#ArlingtonTexas #ArlingtonTx #aworldofwonderful #arlington #dfw #tacos #taco #dallasblogger #dfwinfluencer
BBQ leftovers? 

If you happen to have any, what’s your favorite way to put them to work in the kitchen?

I’m talking ways to use that sausage, brisket or smoked chicken from July 4th on @wfaagmtthis!
🇺🇸 Green Sauce for Brisket Breakfast Tacos
🇺🇸 Smoked Chicken Salad
🇺🇸 One-Pan Sausage, Potato and Green Bean Dinner

#july4 #independenceday #gmt #goodmorningtexas #bbq #brisket #dallas #dfwinfluencer #dallasblogger
When mom is away, the minions will play. 👀 I w When mom is away, the minions will play. 👀

I was away for work and a special box from @universalpictures @theslyfoxclub showed up! 

My miniboss (and her accomplice) busted it open and made their own unboxing video to send to mom (check my Instastories). 

As much fun as they had making the unboxing video, we had to go see @Minions The Rise of Gru opening night. We both loved it (and the soundtrack is winning especially when your kiddo sings The Rolling Stones on the way home!)

➡️ See #Minions #TheRiseOfGru only in theaters TODAY! 

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 

#minions #TheRiseofGru #Ad
DFW: It’s Good Friday - so do something good! S DFW: It’s Good Friday - so do something good!

Sign up for the The Heroes for Children 5K & Family Fun Run happening tomorrow, April 23 at Hall Park in #FriscoTx!

This is family-friendly race and party to raise awareness and funds for families affected by pediatric cancer in Texas presented by @heroesforchildren! This Dallas-based org advocates for and provides financial and social assistance to families with children battling cancer throughout Texas. 

🥇 5K runners receive an event T-shirt and the first 300 finishers receive a special Heroes for Gold Ribbon medal. 

Also enjoy:
🏃‍♀️ family fun zone
🏃‍♂️ community sponsored events
🏃‍♀️ Gold Go Gold Art exhibit
 
🏃‍♀️ Register now: https://www.heroesforchildren.org/5k-funrun-frisco and save $5 with promo code HEROESRUN5!

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#dfw #heroesforchildren #run #easter #dallas #frisco #pediatriccancer
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