Beyond Manners: 20 Ways A Child Can Impress an Adult | Golden Rules Gal

1. Say, “Thank you.”
2. Make eye contact.
3. Answer the telephone with your first name.
4. Hold the door open.
5. Write thank you notes.
6. Be respectful.
7. Be polite.
8. Offer to help clean the table after dinner.
9. Be helpful without being asked.
10. Choose your words carefully.
11. Say, “I’m sorry.”
12. Clean up after yourself.
13. Care for your appearance; a first impression goes a long way.
14. Help an older person.
15. Call your grandparents without being told.
16. Do something nice for a family member.
17. Be generous with your time.
18. Be positive and smile.
19. Be modest.
20. Don’t live your life to be impressed; impress others!

Nothing impresses me more than a thank you note from a youngster.