Rule 33 I believe that it applies not only to children but adults as well. It says, "Make sure to shake their hands and thank them, mentioning their name."(105) Although, sometimes it is hard to forget people's name, depending on the situation, I believe people should include it as they are greeting other people.
Rule 34 I believe it's hard for most people. As we were in Houston, even I took more food than I ate for breakfast. I don't know why I do it, but I'm working on knowing how much to put in our plate. "You never want to be greedy and try to get more than you should, not only because it is wasteful, but also because it is disrespectful to others when you do not leave enough for them."(107) After reading that part of the quote, I realized that is it rude to do that, and I agree with Mr. Clark is trying to help the students learn to not do it!
Again, I believe rule 36 should apply to EVERYONE! I think it is so disrespectful when people don't hold the door for you when you're coming in or going out. I always do it for people that are right behind me, because it's just a basic polite act. Like Mr. Clark said, "Teaching them small acts of kindness, such as letting someone else go through a door first as they hold it open, may seem insignificant, but it can go a long way toward helping students realize how to respect and appreciate others."(112) the little things can go a long way for the good.
Rule 37 is one of those rules that if you make pre-k or kinder kids do, it won't really go as you planned, but students in 3rd-4th grade, might do it better as well as understand it. It says, "If someone bumps into you, even if it was not your fault, say, Excuse me." (112) As I am older it's more upsetting when someone doesn't apologize because as adults we understand why forgiveness is important. In school, there are literally so many people walking everywhere, and it is annoying when they don't apologize as they bump into you.
Rule 39 is honestly my favorite! I love going to homes and complementing decorations and what not! Or also going to places like restaurants, hotels, classrooms and just compliment or say something nice that will make the person or owner feel good. Like Mr. Clark said, "It is usually obvious that they have spent time cleaning and preparing for the visit, and I want them to know I appreciate their efforts and that I like their home."(116) When we visited the hotel in Houston, I made sure I left a note to the person that did our beds every morning saying how much I appreciated their service and that everything was comfortable, nice and very clean, I included that it was really homey! I really do like doing this like this for people, it makes me feel good when they feel good!
Here is a link, a blog of an elementary education expert talking about some important rules that come from the book and different ways to use them.
Rule 37 is one of those rules that if you make pre-k or kinder kids do, it won't really go as you planned, but students in 3rd-4th grade, might do it better as well as understand it. It says, "If someone bumps into you, even if it was not your fault, say, Excuse me." (112) As I am older it's more upsetting when someone doesn't apologize because as adults we understand why forgiveness is important. In school, there are literally so many people walking everywhere, and it is annoying when they don't apologize as they bump into you.
Rule 39 is honestly my favorite! I love going to homes and complementing decorations and what not! Or also going to places like restaurants, hotels, classrooms and just compliment or say something nice that will make the person or owner feel good. Like Mr. Clark said, "It is usually obvious that they have spent time cleaning and preparing for the visit, and I want them to know I appreciate their efforts and that I like their home."(116) When we visited the hotel in Houston, I made sure I left a note to the person that did our beds every morning saying how much I appreciated their service and that everything was comfortable, nice and very clean, I included that it was really homey! I really do like doing this like this for people, it makes me feel good when they feel good!
Here is a link, a blog of an elementary education expert talking about some important rules that come from the book and different ways to use them.
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