Teaching Children American Manners アメリカでのマナーを子供に教える

Raising kids is a LOT of work!  It’s even harder when you move to another country!  If you can follow the advice below, your children will be able to enjoy many things in America.   Here are some tips:

子供を育てるのは大変です!　海外に住むなら更に大変です。もし、以下のアドバイスに従えば、子供たちはアメリカで多くの事を楽しめるでしょう。いくつかの秘訣は：

1. You are responsible for your children at all times.  If you aren’t able to watch your children, you need to designate someone else to watch them for you.  This is very important until about age 10—not just to make sure your children are behaving but also to keep them safe.

両親はどんな時も子供に対して責任があります。もし自分で子供を見られない時は、誰か代わりに子供を見てくれる人を決めなければなりません。これは子供が10歳くらいになるまでとても大切です。子供たちを行儀よくさせるだけでなく、安全を確保するのも大切です。

2.  If you go to someone’s house or a public place, don’t let your children climb on furniture/structures or run indoors.   Also, don’t let them eat or drink anywhere other than the designated eating area.

もし誰かの家や公の場に行ったら、子供たちが家具や建物に登ったり、室内で走り回ったりしないようにしないといけません。また、定められた場所以外で、子供たちが食べたり飲んだりしないようにしてください。

3.  If your children are eating at a restaurant or another person’s house, they should remain seated for the entire meal.  Before leaving the table, they should ask, “May I please be excused?”  When they have permission to leave the table, they should thank the person who cooked or paid for their meal.

もし子供たちがレストランや誰かの家で食べる時は、食事が終わるまで席についていなければなりません。席を立つ時は、「失礼しても宜しいでしょうか？」と尋ねるべきです。席を立つのを許されたら、料理をしてくれた人にお礼を言うか、お金を払います。

4.  If adults are talking, children shouldn’t interrupt.  If there is an urgent matter, children can say “please excuse me” before speaking.

もし、大人同士が話しをしている時、子供たちは邪魔をしてはいけません。もし何か緊急な用事がある時は、話し始める前に「失礼します。」と言います。

5.  If an adult asks a child a question, they should answer with “Yes, please”, “Yes ma’am/sir”, “No, thank you”, or “No ma’am/sir”.

もし大人が子供に質問をした時、子供は、「はい、お願いします。」「はい。」または、「いいえ、結構です。」、「いいえ。」と答えなければなりません。

6.  If you are in a public place with your children, you need to make sure their actions aren’t disturbing other people.  If your children are crying or having a tantrum, it’s usually best just to leave the area until they calm down.  This is especially true at restaurants and movie theaters.

もし公の場に子供たちといる場合、子供の行動が他人の迷惑にならないように気をつけなければなりません。もし子供たちが泣いたり、癇癪を起こしたら、落ち着くまでその場を離れた方が賢明です。特にレストランや映画館ではそのようにすべきです。

7.  When your children are leaving someone’s house or a party, they should tell the adult in charge, “Thanks for inviting me.”

子供たちが誰かの家やパーティーから帰る時は、主催者の大人に「招待してくださってありがとうございました。」というべきです。

8.    If someone gives your child a gift, they should write a thank you note.  The note doesn’t have to be long, but it should express gratitude for the gift and the kindness of the giver.

もし誰かが子供にプレゼントをくれたら、お礼のカードを書かなければいけません。長くなくてもいいですが、プレゼントとそれをくれた人の親切に対する感謝を表すべきです。

August 2013 Schedule

Sunday, August 25th--Bible Study at 9:30 a.m. at Ava's house.  We will continue our study of King David's life with Max Lucado's book, "Facing Your Giants".

Thursday, August 29th--Bible Study and Baby Shower at 10:00 a.m. at Ava's house.  We will study, "Bible Verses for Men, Women, and Children" and "Teaching Children American Manners".  After the lesson, we will have a baby shower for Nao.  Please bring a small gift for Nao's baby girl!  I will have baby shower snacks for us to eat.

June 2013 Schedule

The Sunday Class will meet at 9:30 a.m. at my house on June 2nd.

We will visit the fire station on South Church Street at 3:00 p.m. on June 17th.  

The tour will start promptly at 3:00.  So, please get to the station at 2:45.  Also, do not block the fire station entrance or exit with your vehicle.  There are a few parking places behind the station.  You can also park on the side of the road.

I hope to see you soon! 

Your Friend, 

Ava

Going To Get A Physical

1. Everyone (adults and children) should have a physical examination by their doctor once a year.

（大人も子供も）全員が1年に1度、医者の定期健診をうけるべきです。

2.  The nurse will usually start the exam by getting your weight (and height for children), temperature, pulse, and blood pressure.   When the nurse is done, they will usually ask you for a urine sample.

看護婦がまず初めに、体重、（子供の場合身長も）体温、脈拍、血圧を測ります。看護婦がそれらを終えると、尿のサンプルを採るように指示します。

3.  The doctor will ask if you are having any problems.  Then they will check your breathing, heartbeat, reflexes, ears, eyes, nose, and throat.   A pediatrician will also usually do a vision test and watch your child walk to make sure there aren’t any physical problems with their bodies.

医者は何か問題がないか尋ねます。それから、呼吸、心音、反射神経、目、耳、鼻、咽喉を診ます。小児科医は通常、視力検査をし、そして身体的な問題が無いかどうか確認する為に、子供の歩き方を診ます。

4.  The last thing is usually blood work and immunizations.  Don’t forget to take your immunization card with you!  A nurse will take samples of your blood and they will send the tubes off to a lab.  If there are problems, you will probably have to go back and do the tests again or go see a specialist.   Children have to have a LOT of immunizations.  The doctor keeps up with them on a chart and you will be required to show a copy of that chart to register your child for school.

最後は通常、血液検査と予防接種です。予防接種カードを持っていくのを忘れないようにして下さい！看護婦が血液のサンプルを採り、管を研究所に送ります。もし問題があれば、普通、また病院に行ってもう一度テストをするか、専門医の所に行くことになります。医者はカルテに書き込み、学校で登録する時にその記録のコピーを持っていかなければなりません。

Sample questions the doctor may ask:

Do you have any concerns about your/your child’s health? 

ご自身の（お子さんの）健康について何か心配な事はありますか？

Do you take any medicine?  Does your child take any medicine?

何か薬を飲んでいますか？/お子さんは何か薬を飲んでいますか？

Do you eat well?  Does your child eat well?

食欲はどうですか？/お子さんの食欲はどうですか？

Have you been sick recently?  Has your child been sick recently?

最近、病気にかかりましたか？/お子さんは最近病気にかかりましたか？

Medical Terms Part 3

1. Cardiopulmonary Resucitation (CPR)心肺機能蘇生—restoring a person’s breath and life—You can save someone’s life if you know CPR.

2.  castギプス—a hard bandage that is placed around a broken bone to keep it in place—I hope the doctor will remove my cast before I go on vacation.

3.  chemotherapy化学療法—a type of treatment that is used on cancer patients—Chemotherapy is very hard on a person’s body.

4.  chicken pox水疱瘡—a virus commonly contracted by children, characterized by itchy spots all over the body—Chicken pox is very contagious!

5.  coroner検死官—a person who determines the cause of death—The police call the coroner when a person’s death seems suspicious.

6.  critical condition危篤状態—requiring immediate and constant medical attention—A person who is in critical condition can’t have many visitors.

7.  crutches松葉杖—objects that people with injured legs or feet use to help them walk—It’s hard to walk on stairs if you have to use crutches.

8.  cyst嚢胞—a sac in the body-tissue filled with fluid that is sometimes diseased—The doctor removed the cyst and ran tests on it to make sure there wasn't a serious problem.

May 2013 Schedule

Here is our schedule for May:

The Sunday Bible Study Class will meet at Ava's house on May 5th at 9:30 a.m.  We will continue our study of Max Lucado's book, "Facing Your Giants".  This month's lesson is about how to know God's Will for your life.

The Weekday Bible Study Class will meet at Ava's house on May 9th at 10:00 a.m.  We will study, "The Difference Between Catholics and Protestants", "Pope Francis", "Medical Terms", and "Going To Get A Physical".

I hope you can join us!

Your Friend,

Ava

Greetings and Telling People About Yourself

1.  “Hello.  It’s nice to meet you.”  (first time greeting)

2.  “Long time no see.” (you haven’t seen them in a while)

3.  “What have you been up to?” (What have you been doing          since the last time I saw you?)

4.  “What's new?” (Do you have any changes in your life?)

5.  (If someone comes to your house) “Thanks for coming.”

6.  “Thanks for having me.  You have a nice home.”  (When someone invites you to their home)

When you meet a new friend or you are asked to introduce yourself, here are some things you can say:

1.    My name is ___________________.  I am from ______.

2.    I came to America _____________weeks/months/years ago.

3.    My husband is a/an _______________ at ___________.

4.    We will live in America for ______________ months/years.

5.    I don’t have any children OR I have ____________ child/children.  My child/children goes to ________ school.

6.    I have many hobbies.  I like to ______, ______, and ______.

7.    My favorite thing about America is _________. 

8.  When I go back to Japan, I will ________.