My kids are incredibly well skilled at playing cards. It’s something we do. A lot. Especially with my husband’s family, who loves to have a nice dinner and then we sit around the table and deal the cards out. Which brings me to this post….

(sidenote, I don’t mean this as a brag. we didn’t realize they were skilled at cards until we played with some friends with kids who didn’t know how to hold the cards. Eye opener!)

This past weekend (Happy belated 4th of July 🍉 everyone), we were at our favorite place and - once again - the tables turned and the cards were dealt. And, since I’ve been a bit more rigid with my kids’ manners as of late, I realized that Modern Manners matter in card games as well. So, here are a few tips I tried getting across to my kids. I’d love for you to comment and share more too!

Dealer deals to the left. This is just. simple. card. etiquette.
Don’t look yes. Wait. Be patient. Let the dealer do his/ her job without distraction.
Yes, do point out when a card slips into another’s pile. But really, you shouldn’t touch the card unless it’s yours. (use your words, not your hands)
Only touch cards that are yours.
Don’t TOUCH until the deal is dealt.
Games can sometimes get rowdy. Ok, but don’t forget your MODERN MANNERS.