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Dining Programs

Confidence in social and dining situations frees one from worrying about making mistakes. Everyone has experienced awkward moments - dropping a fork on the floor and wondering whether to pick it up or leave it there, or showing up at a party all dressed up while everyone else is wearing jeans. Upon completion the program, students will have gained the necessary skills to feel comfortable and self-assured in social situations. These fun and informative programs include role playing exercises and a workbook for each student to keep as a reference guide.
An on-site tutorial luncheon or dinner will be served.

Some of the topics featured:

  • Extended and Receiving Invitations
  • Duties of Host/Hostess and Guest
  • The ABC's of Table Manners
  • Proper usage of Napkins, Silverwear, China and Crystal
  • Proper service of you and your guests
  • How to handle difficult foods
  • Do's and Don'ts of Dining
  • Guidelines for Tipping
  • Thank You Notes

The interactive programs teach courtesy
and respect through role playing
exercises.

 
 
 
  Etiquette for Today

Savvy Leadership Skills for Young Adults

Don't hide under the covers for this one. The objective of this program is to provide you with leadership skills that you can use now and for a lifetime. You will increase your confidence as you develop positive attitudes towards learning and applying everyday etiquette. This knowledge will give you many advantages to entering adult life and the business arena in our global economy.

Learn the art of introductions and proper handshaking skills, the new age of communications from cell phones to e-mails. Employment and you...it takes more than a diploma.

Etiquette of Public places from fast food restaurants to Rock concerts.

Dating savvy...who asks whom and who pays?
First impressions...personal grooming, dress for the occasion and more.

4 hour class ages 18-22


Teen Etiquette for Today

This is a fun, interactive program designed specifically for you, addressing special situations where you might feel comfortable. Polish the skills you have now plus teach valuable skills to increase your confidence and self-esteem. Introductions, telephone etiquette, etiquette of public places, first impressions, dating savvy,
dining skills.

4 hour class ages 13-17

 
 
 
 

Everyday Etiquette for Children

MAGIC WORDS - Please, May I, Excuse Me, Thank You, You're Welcome

FIRST MEETINGS - Introductions, Eye Contact, Remembering Names, Shaking Hands

PERSONAL QUALITIES THAT COUNT

GIVING & ACCEPTING COMPLIMENTS - Practice Kindness - Writing Thank-You Notes.

FYI - TELEPHONE ETIQUETTE - Your Voice - Telephone Courtesies - Answering
Machines/Voice Mail - Do's and Don'ts


Party Savvy

HOW TO PLAN A PARTY - Permission From Parents - Budget - Type of Party - Guests - Cleanup

SENDING INVITATIONS - Written vs. Phone Invitations - Accepting and Declining - Responding to Invitations

GIVING AND RECEIVING GIFTS - Importance of Writing Thank You Notes

Dining Skills

HOW TO SET A TABLE - Proper Napkin Use - American and Continental Style of Eating - How to Eat Soup

HOW TO EAT VARIOUS FOODS - Asparagus, Bread, Butter, Spaghetti, Fried
Chicken & More

TAKING YOUR SEAT- Posture at The Table - Excusing Yourself - When to Start Eating - Toasting - Table Talk


Eating Out

Fast Food - Buffet Meals - Fine Dining - Tipping

ages 7-12

 
     
     
     
 
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