Family Etiquette

Family Etiquette
(Emily Post’s Etiquette, p. 109)

1. Don’t drop by without calling, ask for last minute babysitting, or for money
2. Don’t criticize or gossip about family members.
3. Don’t tell embarrassing personal stories
4. Don’t be late
5. Don’t expect free business advice or goods
6. Offer/accept help at family gatherings
7. Don’t display poor table manners, interrupt or dominate the conversation
8. Discipline your children
9. Don’t boast about your children
10. Don’t insist children be at adult activities