What does it mean to be polite? You are (礼貌的) when you show good manners(礼仪). Look around the lunchroom the next time you are there. You will quickly be (能够) to tell who is polite and who is not.

    Your friends who talk (静静地) are polite. Those who chew(嚼) food with their (嘴) closed are polite. Those who are not very polite may play with their food. They may talk aloud at the (角落). Those who are not polite are usually getting into trouble at lunchtime with the (老师) who are watching. You can also show you are polite when you meet (某人) new. The best way to do this is make eye contact with the person you are meeting.

    Stick out your hand to shake (手). Smile, then say," Hi, my name is ...It is very nice to meet you," The person you are meeting will smile. He or she will be pleased with how polite you are. Being polite tells others you respect(尊敬) them, It also tells others that you know (如何) to act properly.

    You will feel good about (你自己) when you are nice and polite to others.