Manners at the Dinner Table

    By luh anggardini

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    14 May, 2024

    a woman and a child are sitting at a table eating food together, with a window in the background, lyco art, a storybook illustration, Byeon Sang-byeok, comic cover art

    Every evening, Rina, Budi, and their parents would gather around the dinner table. Their mother would often teach them proper table manners.

    a man and two children sitting at a table eating food together with a woman standing next to them and a man standing behind them, lyco art, a storybook illustration, Byeon Sang-byeok, official art

    One day, their mother started the meal by reminding, 'Children, let's remember our table manners. First, we should sit upright. It's good for digestion and is polite.'

    a family sitting at a table with plates of food and drinks in front of them, smiling at the camera, lyco art, a storybook illustration, David Park, official art

    Rina and Budi immediately straightened up. Rina curiously asked, 'What else, Mom?' 'Second, we should wait for everyone to be seated before we start eating,' their mother explained.

    a man and woman sitting at a table eating food together, with a child standing next to them, and a man standing next to the table, lyco art, a stock photo, Byeon Sang-byeok, official art

    Budi, who was usually quick to start eating, held back and waited for their father, who was still fetching water from the kitchen. When their father sat, they all prayed together before starting their meal.

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    'Third,' their mother continued, 'eat calmly and don't speak while eating.' Rina and Budi nodded, focusing on their meals and trying their best to follow their mother's instructions.

    a family sitting at a table with plates of food in front of them and a man standing behind them, private press, a comic book panel, Aya Goda, official art

    Every evening thereafter, Rina and Budi would remember their mother's words and practice the table manners. They would sit upright, wait for everyone to be ready, and eat their meals without speaking.

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    One day, their mother baked a delicious cake for dessert. Rina and Budi loved cake and it was hard for them to resist the temptation to grab a piece.

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    However, they remembered their mother's words. They waited for their parents to serve themselves first before they took a piece. Their mother smiled proudly, pleased that her children were learning to be patient.

    a family is eating dinner together at the table with a child in front of them and a woman holding a fork, lyco art, a storybook illustration, Chen Lin, high detail illustration

    'You both did well today,' their mother praised them. 'Good manners are a sign of respect and patience. Keep it up!' Rina and Budi beamed with happiness, proud of their achievement.

    a man and two children are sitting at a table with a plate of food in front of them and a glass of orange juice, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, David Park, comic cover art

    Their father also commended them, 'You both have made us proud. Good manners will take you far in life.' Rina and Budi promised to continue practicing good manners, not just at the dinner table, but in all aspects of life.

    a family is eating dinner at a table together, with a woman and two children sitting at the table, lyco art, a storybook illustration, Byeon Sang-byeok, comic cover art

    From that day forward, Rina and Budi became more aware of their manners, not only during meal times but also in their daily activities. Their mother's teachings had a lasting impact on them.

    two children sitting at a table eating food together, with a window in the background and a potted plant in the foreground, socialist realism, a storybook illustration, Anne Said, official art

    With time, Rina and Budi's manners improved significantly. They learned that patience and respect were just as important as the food they ate. And so, every meal became a lesson in life for the two siblings.

    Manners at the Dinner Table

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