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WEEKLY MANNERS TIP

Dear Carl,

What do you do if you drop your napkin on the floor? Also, can you east an easter egg with your hands or with your fork?

Michael

Dear Michael,

You can eat an Easter Egg with your fingers as long as you are eating it away from the table as a snack. If you are sitting at the table you should use your fork. It taste good to smash the egg with your fork and put butter and salt and pepper on it. Try it. You might like it.

Also, if you drop your napkin on the floor at home just bend over and pick it up and place it on your lap again. If you drop it in a restaurant you should ask your parent to wave the waiter and ask for another napkin. Have a Happy Easter. Carl

Dear Carl,

In my class their is a kid that I don't want to give a Valentine's Day Card to.. What should I do?

Curtis

Dear Curtis,

If you are in a classroom of kids, everyone should get a valentine's day card. Put yourself in their place. Would you feel bad if you didn't get one? Even if they aren't your best friend, they still deserve a Valentine's Day card. This might even make you friends. Hope you have a Happy Valentine's Day!!

Carl

Dear Carl,

I think that manners are important. How do I tell my friend not to chew his food with his mouth open. It's gross!!

Josh

Dear Josh, I agree. It is gross to chew with your mouth open. Maybe you could bring up the subect of good manners somehow and let him know that this is a gross thing to do. This way he would learn something new. There is nothing grosser than watching someone chew their food while they are talking and the food is falling out of their mouth and back onto their plate. Ewwww. That is grossing me out. Good luck. Carl

Dear Carl,

Which way do you pass your food? To the left? or to the right?

Thanks, Sharee

Dear Sharee,

Dear Sharee, I know that on this website you can win a $2.00 bill made into an elephant and get your picture placed on my website if you get this question right. I don't think you knew that, but just the same, I can't answer this question until the answer is answered on the Manners History Page. Sorry.

Thanks and sorry, Carl

Dear Carl,

I would like to know where a burp comes from? Can you tell me why we burp? Thank you. Jeff

Dear Jeff,

That's a great question. When you swallow food whether you are eating slow or fast, the air goes into your tummy. When you also drink, especially pop, another gas goes into your stomach. It has to go somewhere so it goes up your esophogus and out of your mouth or nose. When you burp at the table you should burp out your nose. It doesn't make noise. But if you want to burp out a song, swallow a lot of air and the more air you swallow, the longer song you can sing.

Did you know that cows burp too. If we could collect the burps of 10 cows for a day it would heat our house for the day. What do you think about that? Burping is good. Just use your manners at the table and burp outside for fun. Good burping!! Carl

ASK A QUESTION ON MANNERS, MAGIC, OR JUST ASK CARL HOW HE IS DOING. THIS IS A QUESTION AND ANSWER PAGE FOR KIDS TO GET TO KNOW CARL BETTER.

Dear Carl,

How old are you? I am 7. Could you come and see my class again?

Shawn

Dear Shawn, I am 5 years old. I go to Kindergarten. I really like my teacher. She smiles pretty. She is very nice to me and tells me I am smart. I like school. Summer is almost here though. Be sure to read my blog about summer. Thanks for writing. Carl

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Dear Carl,

Sometimes I have to burp.

But I can't help it if I have to burp. How do I burp without being noisy?

Max

Dear Max,

Good question! When you need to burp put your napkin to your mouth. Keep your mouth closed when you burp and it will go thru your nose instead. It doesn't make a sound when you do it like that. And, with the napkin to your mouth, it doesn't smell either. It is much nicer to do it this way.

But guess what! In some countries it is polite to burp at the table. It means that the meal was good and a compliment to the cook. But here in America we try not to burp. Instead we just say "Hey, this was a great meal. Thanks!!"

Sincerely, Carl

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Dear Carl,

Is it okay to tell an adult to chew with his mouth closed? Sometimes it looks gross!

- Johnny

Dear Johnny, Yuk huh. But sometimes people chew with their mouth open for a reason. You never know. Maybe that person has a hard time breathing through his/her nose. Or, maybe he has a toothache or something. My suggestion to you is talk to your parent about it. It is better to ask them first what to do. They might know the person and know the reason. Then they can guide you to tell you what you should do. Thanks for writing!! Carl

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What should you do if you drop your fork on the floor? - Sharon

If you drop your fork on the floor in a restaurant, you should ask the waitress or waiter to please get you another fork. They will be happy to do so. If you drop your fork on the floor at home at the dinner table, consult with your parents. Thanks for writing and see you next week. Carl

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Where do you put your napkin when you excuse yourself from the table to go to the bathroom?

You place your napkin to the side of your plate on the left, or you put it on your chair when you leave. I do the second because it reminds me to put my napkin back in my lap when I get back from the restroom. Thanks for your question! See you next week. Carl

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Manners Tip

Question: How do you pass the salt and pepper shakers to someone at the other end of the table?

Answer: Pick up both the salt and pepper shaker together. Place them on the table within reach of the person next to you, who will do the same and so on, until they reach the person who asked for them. They are not passed hand to hand. They are always passed together.

Thanks Richard for your question. If you have a question, please e-mail it to me at celiebugpro@yahoo.com or go to contact us. See you next week.

Dear Carl,

Do you pass to the left or the right?

Thank you,

Shantel

Dear Shantel,

You pass your food to the right. I made up a rhyme for it Pass to the right - It shows that you are polite. If you remember right rhymes with polite, you will never forget it.

Thank you for writing.

Your friend Carl

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