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During discussions,
respect other students’ comments, opinions, and ideas.
When possible, make statements like,
“I agree with John, and I also feel that...”
or
“I disagree with Sarah. She made a good point,
But I feel that...”
or
“I think Victor made an excellent observation,
and it made me realize....”
Surprise others
by performing
random acts of kindness.
Go out of your way
to do something
surprisingly kind and generous
for someone
at least once a month.
Occasionally
we may grade each other’s papers
as a group.
When grading another students’ papers,
the only marks you are allowed to make
on another paper
are an “X”
and the score that they received.
Homework
will be turned in
each day
for each subject
by every student
with no exceptions.
Quickly
learn the names of other teachers
at this school
and always greet them kindly.
You should speak to other teachers
and greet them
if you are entering or leaving school,
on recess, on an errand, or changing classes.
Never shout at a teacher
--from Ron Clark, The Essential 55
across a great distance.
(2)
When you are finished eating,
place your napkin on the table left of your plate.
Place it loosely beside the plate.
Don’t crumple it; that looks untidy.
Don’t fold it neatly; it looks like it’s unused.
Never leave your napkin on your chair.
In some cultures,
leaving your napkin on your chair
indicates you never intend to return to this restaurant.
(3)
Never place your elbows on the table.
(4)
Use one hand to eat,
unless you are cutting or buttering food.
Never have your fork in one hand
and a glass in the other.
(5)
Do not lick your fingers.
There is a napkin provided
for cleaning your fingers.
There is no need to lick yourself clean.
(6)
Do not smack your lips
and
chew noisily.
(7)
Do not chew with your mouth open.
(8)
Do not talk with your mouth full of food.
Sometimes people will place a hand
over their mouth and talk anyway.
Don’t do that.
Wait to speak
until you’ve swallowed your food.