A 'good manners social story' can be used by simply reading it to children. The story can have characters that display good manners, and children can imitate them.
Sure. A good manners story could be about a person who always says 'please' and 'thank you'. For example, at a restaurant, a well - mannered customer thanks the waiter after getting the food. A bad manners story might be someone talking loudly on their phone in a library. It's very disrespectful to others who are trying to study or read quietly.
Sure. A story about good manners could be that in a restaurant, a person always says 'please' and 'thank you' to the waitstaff. They wait patiently for their food and don't make a fuss if there's a small delay. On the contrary, a bad manners story could be someone talking loudly on their phone in a library, disturbing others who are trying to study.
Table manners include the following points: First, use the cutlery in the correct order and don't put the cutlery in the wrong position or way. Secondly, the sitting posture should be upright. Don't lean sideways, put your feet together, and keep your back straight. Speak gently at the dining table and don't make a racket so as not to disturb other diners. Taste the food with appropriate cutlery and do not drop it on the table or on the floor. Pay attention to the details of the dining table, such as not exposing your elbows, not pointing your chopsticks at others, not spitting out the food in your mouth, and so on. Don't do anything inappropriate at the table, such as burping, sneezing, coughing, picking your teeth, etc. In short, table manners were a way to show personal qualities and self-cultivation. Obeying etiquette could allow us to enjoy a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere while eating.
Here's another. A man was walking along a riverbank. He saw a small alligator on the shore and thought it was cute. He got closer to take a picture. But then, from the bushes nearby, a much larger alligator rushed out. It was the mother of the small one. The man ran for his life, with the angry mother alligator chasing him. He climbed a tree just in time to avoid being caught by its powerful jaws.
Sure. Once, in a crowded bus, a young man saw an elderly woman struggling to stand. He immediately got up and offered his seat to her. The woman thanked him with a big smile. This simple act shows good manners as the young man was considerate towards the old lady's discomfort and took the initiative to help.
Another one is 'Emma' also by Austen. In this novel, we can see a lot about the proper and improper ways of behaving in the society. Emma, the main character, often meddles in others' affairs, which goes against good manners in some ways, but through her experiences, we learn more about the social code of conduct.
Sure. One good manners story is about a little boy at a dinner table. He always waited until everyone was served before starting to eat. This showed respect for others. Another is a girl who always said 'please' and 'thank you' when asking for and receiving things. It made her interactions very pleasant.