You got this, dude!

Whoa, whoa, whoa! You're not about to march on into this book without knowing how to use it, are you?

Tips on using this book:

1. Read one section at a time

2. Try to guess who will win the battles that Sally and Sam have

3. Look in the glossary for fancy words you still need to learn.

4. Look at the images included to learn more about something on your reading page.

5. Check the table of contents to see what sections you need to look at for improvement.

7. Look at the key on the next page to find out what the signs in this book mean!

 Key:

  =Sally-Sam battle of the manners

  =Bonus material

  =Real-life example

  =From the author

Table of Contents:

Chapter one-how to set the placemat

Chapter two-setting the table

Chapter three-table manners

How to set the placemat

dish

napkin

dinner fork

appetizer fork

salad plate

bread plate

dinner knife

cup

tea spoon

soup spoon

dessert spoon

dessert fork

INFORMAL PLACE SETTING

Remember: Always have the knife blade pointed toward you or the plate, or it is impolite.

V.S.

Sally                                                                    Sam

Sally

dish

bread plate

salad plate

dessert spoon

 dessert fork

appetizer fork

dinner fork

napkin

dinner knife

soup spoon

             teaspoon

cup

Sam

dish                                     salad plate          bread plate

butter knife

           dinner knife    

dessert tools

napkin

teaspoon                                                      soup spoon

dinner fork

                  appetizer fork

cup

Try to guess who the winner is.......................................

And the winner is...

SALLY!

Aw, mannnn!

Great job, Sally!

Thanks, Elaida!

Setting the table

My sister and I take turns setting the table each night before dinner and clearing the dishes afterward. This can be very helpful when you have trouble maintaining one chore or doing all the work yourself.

placemat one

placemat two

placemat four

placemat three

Always keep the centerpiece in the center of the table; don't play with it or put it on your plate or someone else's... Sam.

V.S.

Sally                                                                       Sam

Sally

Sam

I bet you can guess who won this one!

And the winner is...

SALLY!

WHAT?!?!

Table Manners

bad                                                                 good

Subsection one: Behaving at the dinner table

Remember: You should never put your elbows on the dinner table.

Always ask if you can be excused before you get up from the table.

Always sit on your rump at the dinner table and keep your napkin on your lap with the dirty part folded in!