Youth

Manners are more than just saying "please" and "thank you." In fact, they are ways of showing kindness and consideration. Whether we like it or not, people will judge our children on how they handle themselves. It's much easier to teach good manners while our children are young than it is to break bad habits when they are older.

The philosophy of The Refined School of Protocol and Etiquette® is to blend the traditional rules of etiquette with contemporary manners. Training topics covered fall into the following categories:

Dining Skills - In today's society, through no fault of their own, many children do not experience a formal dining experience or even a daily family dinner around the table. We are all busy with sports, lessons, scouting, and other obligations. I would bet that your child could eat 5 meals in a row without ever picking up a fork ! Understanding appropriate dining etiquette is a valuable lesson that your children will use for life.

Communication Skills - The advancements in technology ensure that we are plugged in 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The requirement for personal interaction has diminished and unfortunately so have the communication skills of many children. Introductions, polite and appropriate conversation, eye contact and social graces were at one time taught in the school system. Now, The Refined School of Protocol and Etiquette® can reinforce those skills in addition to providing electronic etiquette training for your teen.

Lifestyle Skills - All things being equal, what will separate your child from the rest? Confidence. Confidence is knowing how to handle yourself in a variety of situations and adjusting your behavior accordingly. It is the art of making people feel respected and comfortable around you. Grooming, apparel, and nonverbal signals all impact the way you present yourself to the world. Our sessions give teens the tools to make a great first impression and lasting impression.

The following classes are available to your school, camp, association or club. Sessions can be tailored to meet the needs of your students. Please contact us to schedule your group.

Say Please
An introduction to manners for children
Appropriate for grades 1-4

This interactive workshop uses a party atmosphere to teach children everyday manners.

Topics covered are:

• Proper introductions
• Poise and posture
• Shaking hands
• How to set a table
• How to order at a restaurant
• Dining skills

Beyond the Basics
Social Skills for the Savvy Teen
Appropriate for grades 5-8

Beyond the Basics is an interactive and educational program that builds poise and confidence in pre-teens.

The Refined School of Protocol and Etiquette® is pleased to offer sessions covering the following topics:

• The importance of first impressions
• Proper introductions
• The art of the handshake
• Electronic etiquette
• Behavior in public places
• Presenting your personal best - grooming and style
• Dining etiquette
• American style
• Continental style
• Correct usage of utensils and dishes
• Eating difficult foods

Etiquette 101
Lifestyle skills for young adults
Appropriate for grades 9-12

To help teens prepare for life beyond high school, The Refined School of Protocol and Etiquette® offers training for students in grades 9 - 12. Classes cover the social and lifestyle skills that young adults need as move on to college and enter the workforce.

Topics offered:

• The importance of first impressions
• Conversation skills
• Proper introductions
• The art of the handshake
• Electronic etiquette
  • Cell phone
  • Internet
  • Telephone
• Behavior in public places
• Rules of correspondence
• Presenting your personal best
• Dress for success
• College/job interview dos and don'ts
• Dining etiquette
• American style
• Continental style
• Correct usage of utensils and dishes
• Eating difficult foods
• Host and guest responsibilities

All classes can be tailored to meet the needs of your students. Please contact us to schedule your group.