You're the Manners Expert

Imagine you are an etiquette expert with a weekly newspaper column for children and teens. Your readers depend on you for good advice on manners. Respond to each of their questions.
Name: 


A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. Dear Etiquette Expert: At my house we don't usually talk much during dinner. We all like to read, and we are usually reading something different. My aunt says this is rude. Is she right?
    -Dinner Bookworm*


  1. Dear Etiquette Expert: Why are there so many different forks and spoons for a fancy table setting? What are they all used for?
    -Confused*


  1. Dear Etiquette Expert: My older brother chews with his mouth open, and it's really gross. He talks while he eats too. It's embarrassing when I have friends over for dinner. How can I get my brother to stop being so gross?
    -Embarrassed Kid*


  1. Dear Etiquette Expert: My friend has invited me over for dinner. His family is from another country, and my mother says they have different customs from us. How will I know what to do while I'm there?
    -Worried*


  1. Dear Etiquette Expert: My father says, when I eat at a friend's house, I should offer to help clean up the dishes afterwards. I think that since I'm a guest, I really don't have to do this. What do you think?
    -Dinner Guest*





Pinckneyville MS
Norcross, GA