Individual section of table laid for dinner
TABLE MANNERS
In Form III, the children are too young to serve at table, so the lesson on Preparing and Serving Meals, [page 136], has been reserved for the work of Form IV, Junior Grade. The class should, however, be carefully trained in table manners from the first. In their usual class work this will be incidentally taught. A regular lesson should include the following:
RULES FOR CORRECT TABLE MANNERS
These are based upon the accepted customs of well-bred people, and have in view the convenience and comfort of all who are at the table.
They may be stated as follows:
1. Stand behind the seat assigned you.
2. Wait until the hostess is seated, before taking a seat.
3. Sit naturally erect, without any support from the elbows, placing the feet on the floor.
4. Do not begin to eat until others are served.