This 3 day workshop is a great way to give your children the skills they need to succeed in the world today! Through interactive games and role-playing, kids learn amongst their peers the importance of good behavior, confident body language, proper handshake, and much more. The class concludes with an in-class “dinner party” where their dining skills are put to the test. (meal included on day 3)
ENROLLMENT FEE: $350 for 3 classes/6 Hours of instruction;
Each class is 2 hours
Topics:
Meet & Greet Essentials
Proper handshakes
First impressions & building confidence
Positive attitudes
The basics of face to face interaction and good body language
Conversation skills- choose your words carefully, using tact
Answering questions with more than 1 word answers
Polite introductions
How to give and receive compliments
How to use courteous words- “please,” “thank you,” “excuse me” and “may I”
Making Life More Pleasant for Everyone
The importance of being thoughtful and how to incorporate it into everyday life
How to handle mistakes, using tact, sincere vs. Insincere apologies Showing courtesy to friends and family members
Good Sportsmanship How to handle a bully
Cell phone manners & knowing when to put it away
Being respectful around guests and not overusing video games, computers etc.
Giving and receiving gifts
How to write a proper thank you note and what it says about you if you don’t
Dining in & out
Party do’s & don’ts
How to be a great host & guest
Restaurant behavior
Posture at the table
Napkin Rules
How to use it, where to put it
How to set the table properly
How to use utensils properly
Continental vs. American style of eating
Eating with your mouth closed
The no elbows rule
Breaking bread rules
The proper way to eat soup
Not complaining about food
How to excuse yourself Using “please”, “thank you” and “no thank you”
For More Information regarding this class please call our main office number at 203.286.6106