Politeness
Primary 1 · Social and Religious Studies
Politeness
Lesson 2 of 4
11 min
Let's begin
The plates are out on the mat. Beans and rice tonight.
Mugisha is very hungry. He reaches out first.
But his young sister has no food on her plate yet.
Today you will learn good manners at the table.
First wash your hands with soap and water.
Then sit down quietly at the table or on the mat.
Wait until everybody has food on their plate.
Then you all start together.
Careful! Being hungry is not a reason to start first. Everybody is hungry.
You want the salt. Do not stretch your arm over the food.
Say, Please pass the salt.
Someone passes it to you. Say Thank you.
Those two words work at every meal, every day.
Keep your lips together while you chew.
Do not talk while there is food in your mouth.
Swallow first. Then speak.
Eat slowly, and do not grab the biggest piece.
Somebody offers you more food. You are full.
Say No, thank you.
Saying only no sounds hard. Two small words make it kind.
These manners work at home on the mat.
They work at school and at a friend's house too.
When you finish, say thank you for the food.
Then carry your own plate away to be washed.
Tip
Wait, ask, chew quietly
Wait for everybody. Ask with please. Chew with your lips closed.
If your mouth is full and you want to speak, swallow first.
Do each one, then tap Show answer to check.
What do you do before you touch any food?
Answer: wash your hands with soap and water.
Umutoni wants the water jug. What does she say?
Answer: Please pass the water. The word please turns a grab into a question.
Ishimwe has food in his mouth and a story to tell. What should he do?
Answer: swallow first, then tell the story.
Your plate is full but your brother has nothing yet. Do you start?
Answer: no. Wait until everybody is served, then start together.
Your mama offers you more rice. You are full. What do you say?
Answer: No, thank you. Kind words, even when you say no.
What you learned today
Quick check
Mealtime. Tap the steps in order.
Tap the cards in the right order.
