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Say the Right Thing
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Say the Right Thing
This humorous play by G.C. Thornley follows Mary Shaw, a young girl 
eager to impress guests. Despite her mother's careful coaching on 
politeness, Mary's well-intentioned comments lead to one hilarious 
disaster after another.
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Say the Right Thing
This humorous play by G.C. Thornley follows Mary Shaw, a young girl 
eager to impress guests. Despite her mother's careful coaching on 
politeness, Mary's well-intentioned comments lead to one hilarious 
disaster after another.
Preparing for Important Visitors
Setting the Scene
Mrs. Shaw prepares for Mrs. 
Harding and Mrs. Lee's visit. 
She wants to make a good 
impression.
Mary's Request
Mary insists she's grown 
enough to join the adults. She 
wants to practice being social.
Mother's Rules
Mrs. Shaw reluctantly agrees 
but gives Mary specific rules 
for polite conversation.
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Say the Right Thing
This humorous play by G.C. Thornley follows Mary Shaw, a young girl 
eager to impress guests. Despite her mother's careful coaching on 
politeness, Mary's well-intentioned comments lead to one hilarious 
disaster after another.
Preparing for Important Visitors
Setting the Scene
Mrs. Shaw prepares for Mrs. 
Harding and Mrs. Lee's visit. 
She wants to make a good 
impression.
Mary's Request
Mary insists she's grown 
enough to join the adults. She 
wants to practice being social.
Mother's Rules
Mrs. Shaw reluctantly agrees 
but gives Mary specific rules 
for polite conversation.
The Rules of Politeness
Be Kind
Say things that make people happy and feel good about 
themselves.
Keep Things Light
Laugh to maintain a pleasant mood during conversation.
Fill Silences
Start conversations if everyone is quiet to avoid 
awkwardness.
Encourage Staying
Ask guests to stay longer when they want to leave.
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Say the Right Thing
This humorous play by G.C. Thornley follows Mary Shaw, a young girl 
eager to impress guests. Despite her mother's careful coaching on 
politeness, Mary's well-intentioned comments lead to one hilarious 
disaster after another.
Preparing for Important Visitors
Setting the Scene
Mrs. Shaw prepares for Mrs. 
Harding and Mrs. Lee's visit. 
She wants to make a good 
impression.
Mary's Request
Mary insists she's grown 
enough to join the adults. She 
wants to practice being social.
Mother's Rules
Mrs. Shaw reluctantly agrees 
but gives Mary specific rules 
for polite conversation.
The Rules of Politeness
Be Kind
Say things that make people happy and feel good about 
themselves.
Keep Things Light
Laugh to maintain a pleasant mood during conversation.
Fill Silences
Start conversations if everyone is quiet to avoid 
awkwardness.
Encourage Staying
Ask guests to stay longer when they want to leave.
The Cascade of Blunders
Imaginary Children
Mary compliments Mrs. Harding's "beautiful children." Mrs. 
Harding has no children.
Banking Blunder
Mary mocks bankers, unaware Mrs. Harding's brother is one.
Fashion Faux Pas
She accidentally insults the visitors' clothing choices.
Dog Disaster
Mary criticizes dogs, only to learn she's insulting Mrs. 
Harding's pet.