Restaurant etiquette offers a perfect stage to teach children about respect, awareness, and social harmony. Before stepping into a restaurant, take a moment to paint your children a vivid picture of what considerate dining looks like—using indoor voices, staying seated, respecting other diners' space, and showing gratitude to servers.
Think of it as choreographing a gentle dance of manners. Each meal out becomes an opportunity to practice being mindful of others while still enjoying the experience. By setting clear expectations and explaining the 'why' behind restaurant behavior, we transform potentially stressful situations into valuable life lessons about moving gracefully through shared spaces.
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Parenting Matters Now with Dr. Roger Smith
Dining Out: Teaching Social Grace | Episode 282

Restaurant etiquette offers a perfect stage to teach children about respect, awareness, and social harmony. Before stepping into a restaurant, take a moment to paint your children a vivid picture of what considerate dining looks like—using indoor voices, staying seated, respecting other diners' space, and showing gratitude to servers.Think of it as choreographing a gentle dance of manners. Each meal out becomes an opportunity to practice being mindful of others while still enjoying the experience. By setting clear expectations and explaining the 'why' behind restaurant behavior, we transform potentially stressful situations into valuable life lessons about moving gracefully through shared spaces.Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.com
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- 15 Nov 2024
Restaurant etiquette offers a perfect stage to teach children about respect, awareness, and social harmony. Before stepping into a restaurant, take a moment to paint your children a vivid picture of what considerate dining looks like—using indoor voices, staying seated, respecting other diners' space, and showing gratitude to servers.Think of it as choreographing a gentle dance of manners. Each meal out becomes an opportunity to practice being mindful of others while still enjoying the experience. By setting clear expectations and explaining the 'why' behind restaurant behavior, we transform potentially stressful situations into valuable life lessons about moving gracefully through shared spaces.Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.com