His manners were quite lacking,
And his slurping quite unwise,
He'd grab his cup and sip away,
Leaving spills and stains likewise.

But then one day, he learned a trick,
To wipe his mouth with care,
And use a napkin to catch drips,
And keep his clothes quite fair.

Now he's a model of decorum,
And sips with manners great,
No slurping, spills, or stains to show,
Just tidy, proper taste.

So kids, take heed of this advice,
And wipe and sip with pride,
And you too can be a well-mannered lad,
With dignity by your side.

Reflections

1. What were the boy's manners like before he learned the importance of sipping and wiping?
2. How did the boy learn to improve his manners?
3. What are some benefits of having good manners?
4. How can good manners impact how other people view and treat you?
5. Why do you think it's important to use a napkin when you eat and drink?
6. What other manners do you think are important to have?
7. Can you think of a time when you or someone you know demonstrated good manners?
8. How can we encourage others to have good manners?
9. What are some ways to politely remind someone to use their manners?
10. How can having good manners help us in our everyday lives?