
Fall Holiday Manners Makeover for Teens
Just in time for the holidays…help has arrived.
Get your kids ready for the holidays with our ever-popular workshop, which offers boys and girls an opportunity to learn about proper social skills during any festive occasion. During this class, students will learn the importance of being a gracious guest, including greeting people, introducing themselves, the value of thank-you notes, proper dinner conversation, and other simple courtesies that will help them shine during the holiday season.
MANNERS MAKEOVER CLASS HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
Being a proper guest:
Dressing properly for the occasion and walking in like a lady/gentleman. Greeting adults with smiles and warm greetings. Proper behavior at other homes, how to introduce yourself and others, being respectful to adults, answering questions with more than 1-word answers, how to be a good listener, and making eye contact when in conversation. Paying attention to people and not your devices.
Showing courtesy:
Using “please”& “thank you,” and most importantly, “no thank you.” Knowing how to ask for things properly, the importance of expressing gratitude, cleaning up after yourself, opening doors for others, and being respectful of other people’s homes. How to accept Gifts graciously (even if it’s not your favorite).
Dining with style:
How to set a table properly, how to sit properly, use utensils and napkins properly, proper dining conversation, how to handle difficult foods, not complain about food, proper way to eat bread & soup, excuse yourself properly, what to do with your utensils when you are not using them, and cleaning up after yourself.
All students receive our HOLIDAY MANNERS PLAYBOOK:
Activities and lessons for students to practice at home. The playbook is filled with everyday etiquette rules, tips, hacks, and guidelines for the entire family.
TEENS: 12-16 are encouraged to attend!