Standards

Four years ago: "Sit nicely on your chair, and eat with your fork. Wait to be served."

Three years ago: "Sit on your chair, and eat with a utensil."

Two years ago: "Be on your chair. No feet on the table."

Last year: "Be on your chair."

Earlier today: "If you're going to sit naked on the table scooping rice from the serving dish with your fingers, you have to wash your hands first."