Point One: Personal

& Social
Development
Module 2- Courteous Me

Behave Appropriately at
All Times

Meeting People for the first

time
O Look at the person and not down on

your feet
O Smile and greet her/him to show that
you are friendly
O Shake hands warmly

Role Play
O Role play the introduction exercise

with a friend

Friendship
O A real friend is someone you know

well, spend time with and tell secrets

to. Learn to treasure such friends.
O What do you like about them?
Character? Ability? Behaviour?
O Discuss in groups the qualities youd
expect in a good friend.

Some Rules to keep

Friends
O Be Polite

Dont whisper to only one person when

you are with friends. It makes the
rest feel uncomfortable, left out and
even hurt.
If you have something special to tell
one of your friends, wait till you are
alone with her.

O Be tactful

Do not criticise your friends in front of

others.

O Be kind

Be kind to everyone. Be a friend to all

no matter what their race, language,
religion or age. Bo not be bossy or
boastful.

O Be honest

Do not lie to your friends or pretend

you are somebody whom you are
not.

O Give praise

Compliment your friends on the good

things they have done.

O Keep secrets

Do not tell your friends secrets to

others. This can hurt your friends
feelings.

Sharing
O Has there been a time you felt hurt

or betrayed by a friend?
O Share with your group your feelings
and how you coped with the
situation.

Manners at Home
O Be courteous

What are some ways you can be

courteous at home?
(Raise your hands if you know the
answer.)

Be courteous at home
O Talk respectfully to the elders in your family.
O Remember to thank them for the things

they have done for you.

O Learn to talk freely with your family
members about your interests, joy,
sadness, etc.
O If a member of your family has his/her door
closed, knock before you enter.
O Never read or open others letters or diaries
without permission.

Be considerate at home
O Always inform your parents or other members

of your family where you are going.

O Always try to keep the noise down in whatever
you do, eg. Games, music, etc.
O When your parents, elder brothers or sisters
have friends over, try not to interfere with what
they are doing.
O Never listen in on other peoples phone
conversation.
O Never take things that are not yours without
permission.

With friends at home

O If you invite friends to your home, plan ahead

to make them feel welcome.

O When they arrive,
- Greet them warmly
- Introduce them to your family
- Offer your friends a drink or something
special
- You may show your friends around your
house but do not take them to your parents,
brothers or sisters room without permission.

Manners at the table

O When you are having a meal with your

friends or family, remember your table

manners.
O Give one reason why you should not do the
following:
- Talk with your mouth full.
- Reach for food across the table.
- Eat only your favourite food.
- Search the dish for choice pieces.
- Eat food and sip soup noisily.

Drama Time
O Talk with your groups about what you

do, or do not do at home.

O Dramatise a scene of your choice.
O Your mini-skit should teach us
something about manners and
courtesy.