$369 per child for 3 classes In person

July 25 – 27, 2022

10:00AM – 12Noon

Virtual classes upon request

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, a proper handshake, and much more. The class concludes with an in-class “dinner party” where their dining skills are put to the test.

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
• 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
• Cell phone manners & knowing when to put it away
• Being respectful around guests and not overusing video games, computers, etc.
• Giving and receiving gifts

Dining in & out

• Party do’s & don’ts
• How to be a great host & guest
• Posture at the table
• Napkin rules- How to use it, where to put it
• How to set the table properly
• How to hold utensils properly
• Eating with your mouth closed
• The no elbows rule
• Breaking bread rules
• Not complaining about the food
• How to excuse yourself
• Using “please”, “thank you” and “no thank you”