KS2 PSHE Manners | Why Should we be Polite and Courteous

PSHE Quiz - Manners (Questions)

Good manners help everyone feel respected at home, in school, and online. This quiz covers polite choices, considerate behaviour, and how to fix things when you get it wrong.

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Fascinating Fact:

Apologising when you have hurt someone, even by accident, helps repair trust. A sincere apology includes admitting what happened and trying to put it right.

In KS2 PSHE, pupils learn that manners are not just “please” and “thank you”. They include listening, taking turns, respecting differences, and behaving thoughtfully in shared spaces like classrooms, clubs, and public places.

Key Terms

Respect: Treating people and places with care, even when you do not agree with them.
Considerate: Thinking about how your words and actions might affect someone else.
Personal space: The comfortable distance a person likes around them, which should be respected.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What are good manners for KS2?

Good manners include speaking politely, waiting your turn, listening without interrupting, and showing respect for other people’s feelings, belongings, and personal space.

How can I show good manners in the classroom?

You can show good manners by following instructions, putting your hand up to speak, using a calm voice, sharing resources fairly, and helping keep the classroom tidy and safe.

What should I do if I am rude by mistake?

If you are rude by mistake, stop and acknowledge it, say sorry, and explain what you meant. Then try to change your behaviour so the same problem does not happen again.

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Why should you use your manners?

[ ]	It gets you what you want
[ ]	Your parents told you to
[ ]	It is polite and shows respect
[ ]	People will believe you more

If you need to interrupt someone in an emergency what should you say first?

[ ]	Excuse me
[ ]	Stop talking
[ ]	Listen to me
[ ]	Hurry up

If someone does something nice for you what should you say to them?

[ ]	Do that again
[ ]	Please
[ ]	Nothing
[ ]	Thank you

If you are finding something hard and someone asks if they can help you what should you say?

[ ]	Go away
[ ]	Yes please
[ ]	No
[ ]	Hurry up

If you upset someone what should you say to them?

[ ]	Sorry
[ ]	Good
[ ]	It wasn't me
[ ]	Oh dear

What should you say after a burp?

[ ]	Please
[ ]	Pardon me
[ ]	Wow
[ ]	Thank you

If someone thanks you for doing something nice for them what should you say?

[ ]	Now it is your turn
[ ]	I'm sorry
[ ]	You're welcome
[ ]	I'm not doing it again

When eating with others, which of the following is an example of good manners?

[ ]	Asking if they want to swap food
[ ]	Offering to finish their food for them
[ ]	Taking it in turns to eat
[ ]	Swallowing your food before you talk

If you want to use something that doesn’t belong to you, what should you do first?

[ ]	Ask the owner
[ ]	Make sure no one is looking
[ ]	Help yourself
[ ]	Get your own

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If someone is walking behind you as you go through a doorway, what should you do?

[ ]	Shut the door before they get through
[ ]	Run away
[ ]	Hold the door open for them
[ ]	Laugh at them

PSHE Quiz - Manners (Answers)

Why should you use your manners?

[ ]	It gets you what you want
[ ]	Your parents told you to
[x]	It is polite and shows respect
[ ]	People will believe you more

It is polite to use your manners and is a sign of respect to others

If you need to interrupt someone in an emergency what should you say first?

[x]	Excuse me
[ ]	Stop talking
[ ]	Listen to me
[ ]	Hurry up

If you are unable to wait for another person to stop talking because you have to tell them something quickly, like in an emergency, you can get their attention by saying excuse me first. This way they are more likely to listen to you instead of thinking that you are being rude

If someone does something nice for you what should you say to them?

[ ]	Do that again
[ ]	Please
[ ]	Nothing
[x]	Thank you

It is good manners to say thank you to others when they do something nice for you. People are more likely to help you again if you are nice and thank them

If you are finding something hard and someone asks if they can help you what should you say?

[ ]	Go away
[x]	Yes please
[ ]	No
[ ]	Hurry up

It is good manners to say please when you want someone to help you. Once they have finished you should also say thank you

If you upset someone what should you say to them?

[x]	Sorry
[ ]	Good
[ ]	It wasn't me
[ ]	Oh dear

Saying sorry shows that you did not mean to upset or hurt another person and that you won’t do it again. Sometimes we can upset people by accident and it's very important that we say sorry

What should you say after a burp?

[ ]	Please
[x]	Pardon me
[ ]	Wow
[ ]	Thank you

If you do need to do a burp in front of other people, it is good manners to say pardon me or excuse me

If someone thanks you for doing something nice for them what should you say?

[ ]	Now it is your turn
[ ]	I'm sorry
[x]	You're welcome
[ ]	I'm not doing it again

When someone thanks you, it is polite to say you're welcome. This shows that you are happy to help them

When eating with others, which of the following is an example of good manners?

[ ]	Asking if they want to swap food
[ ]	Offering to finish their food for them
[ ]	Taking it in turns to eat
[x]	Swallowing your food before you talk

It is considered bad manners to talk with your mouth full of food, so always swallow your food before you start talking