“Proper etiquette skills will give every child or teen the competitive edge needed to be successful socially, academically, and professionally.”

Our etiquette school provides an interactive and engaging program designed to educate children, teens, and young adults on all etiquette skills. The program combines brain based learning theories and a curriculum containing an enormous amount of games, activities, assessments, and instructional material the will complement each lesson.

Program Outline

Introductory Program
The introductory program introduces the following basic fundamental skills within each etiquette component below. Activities are designed appropriately for each age group.

Topic Outline

Social Etiquette

• Welcoming Behaviors
• Shaking Hands
• Showing Proper Respect
• Common Courtesies
• Helping Behaviors
• Avoiding Rude Behaviors
• Behavior in Public
• Using Elevators, Escalators, Doors
• Eye Contact
• Using Honorifics


Communication Skills

• Conversation Skills
• Making and Keeping Friends
• Telephone Etiquette
• Acts of Kindness and Respect
• The use of Please, Thank You, and Excuse Me

Dining Etiquette/Table Manners

• Table Setting
• Identifying Plates, Bowls, and Cups
• Identifying Utensils and Glassware
• Proper Use of Napkin
• Selecting the Correct Utensils
• Basic Mealtime Manners
• American Style Dining
• When to Begin and Finish Eating
• Resting and Finished Positions
• Eating Common Foods

Interviewing and Workplace Etiquette

FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS ONLY (Ages 13-21)
• Dress for Success
• Making an Effective First Impression
• Rules for Sitting, Standing, and Shaking Hands
• Appropriate Departures and Follow-Up

 

Mastery Program:

The mastery program includes topic that will builds on previous knowledge. Activities and strategies are used to ensure that participants become etiquette experts.

Topic Outline

Social Etiquette
• Good Sportsmanship
• Behaving as a Good Host and Guest
• First Impressions
• Image and Clothing
• Proper Grooming
• Being Kind to Yourself
• Giving and Receiving Gifts

Communication Skills
• Conversation, Listening and Feedback
• Public Speaking
• Thank You Notes
• Communicating with People with Special Needs
• Electronic Etiquette
• Cellular Phone Etiquette
• School Rules


Dining Etiquette/Table Manners
• Less Common Utensils
• Seating a Girl or Woman
• Body Language
• Advanced Dining Behavior
• Eating with Different Cultures
• Tipping Tips

Workplace Etiquette
• How to Get, Keep, and Advance in a Job
• How to Relate to Others in the Workplace
• Timeliness
• Prioritizing and Working Effectively
• Dealing with the Difficult Boss