Rules 31-40

Rule #33: " When we go on field trips, we will meet different people. When I introduce you to the people, make sure that you remember their names. Then, when we are leaving, make sure to shake their hands and thank them, mentioning their names as you do so." (pg 105)

- Rule number 33 really had an impact on me, because I wish I was told this when I was younger. Had someone told me the importance of remembering or addressing people by name, I would be much better off today. Often times I can't even remember someones name right after being introduced to them (I am so focused on what I'm going to say etc. that I am not even really listening during introductions). I would find it very impressive as a speaker to have a group of fifth graders remember my name at the end of a tour, presentation etc. Again, Clark is equipping his students with the life skill necessary to succeed in life.

Rule #39: "If we are on a field trip, it is a good idea to compliment something about the place where we are visiting. For example, if we visit someone's home, it would be a nice gesture to tell them that you think they have nice curtains. People are always self conscious when they have guest visit their home, so you want to make them feel at ease. Also, if we are visiting other places, such as a museum or theater, it would be nice to comment on how beautiful the architecture is or to tell the guide that you think the facility is very nice." (pg 116)

- Clark starts off this section talking about when he would go for home visits in his Harlem schools, he would often times visit homes that were in the slums of New York City, but he always made sure to complement something about the home that he liked. Clark is so right, people fuss and are nervous when guest come to visit. By giving a simple compliment, the host is put to ease and isn't quite so on guard. Clark talked about how when his students visited the white house, students from his class studied the artwork that would be in the white house so that they could compliment President Clinton and Hilary upon their visit. Clark talked about how impressed the Clinton's were by the manners his students displayed on their visit.