Manners

It’s very rude to cough or sneeze

And not to say “ Excuse me , please .“

And Nursie says it makes her wild

To see a badly brought up child.

You mustnt’ push when in a crowd

You musnt’ talk out very loud,

You musnt’ lean against the sail,

You musnt’ bite your fingernail,

You musnt’ leave an open door,

You musnt’ stamp upon the floor,

And if they question you a lot,

It’s rude to answer, “ What?”

And children ( this is quite absurd )

Must all be seen, but never heard,

It surely, surely can’t be right,

For you must speak to be polite.