Class Offerings
Prepped for Life/Prepped for Life Jr.
4 Lessons
- Lesson 1 - Everyday etiquette, First impressions, Art of a good conversation, Conversation starters
- Lesson 2 - Etiquette in public places, Expressing gratitude in the written and spoken form, Phone/technology etiquette
- Lesson 3 - Table manners
- Lesson 4 - Entering and leaving a conversation gracefully, Being a good guest/host
Social Graces Etiquette
Customizable for males and females from schools to workplaces
- Dining etiquette
- Elegant social skills
- Graceful movements: sitting, standing and walking
- How to gain confidence in any social situation
- Conversation etiquette at social events
- Mastering effective eye contact and body language
- Posture instruction: Poised and polished to perfection
- Social graces – Do’s and don’ts of society
- Social media & email and phone manners
- Making a good first impression
- Dating etiquette
- Hosting 101 – How to be the perfect host or guest in any situation
- Social events etiquette: etiquette at weddings, funerals and beyond
- Sophisticated verbiage
- How to walk properly in heels
- Getting in and out of cars correctly
- Dress codes: From black tie to casual
- How to deal with bad manners
- Cell phone etiquette
Teen Etiquette
- Etiquette introduction: Respect, Consideration & Kindness
- Dining etiquette
- Personal appearance: Dressing & grooming
- Introductions and handshakes: Greeting adults and superiors
- Sitting, standing and walking like a lady/gentleman
- Walking correctly in heels
- Confidence and self-esteem through etiquette
- Conversation etiquette
- Poised posture instruction
- Getting in and out of cars properly
- Social media, email and phone etiquette
- Social events etiquette: etiquette at weddings, parties and beyond
- Dress code: Formal, semi-formal, cocktail, casual
- Body language
- Eye contact
- Dating etiquette
Children’s Etiquette
- Greeting adults and superiors with respect
- Dining etiquette / How to set the table
- How to behave at a dining table (restaurants and private homes)
- Making friends
- Developing social skills, confidence, and good communication
- Dress and grooming 101
- Positive body language and eye contact
Etiquette for the Modern Senior Citizen
- Addressing life-changing events
- Condolence notes
- Discipling children in front of their parents
- Table manners
- Cross-generational communication
- Listening to learn rather than argue
- Starting, entering, and ending conversations
Dining Etiquette
- Holding silverware and glasses correctly
- Posture at the dining table
- General dining manners – from casual to formal
- Napkin etiquette
- Soup & bread etiquette
- Addressing common ethnic foods (from sushi to spaghetti)
- Restaurant specific etiquette vs dining at private homes
- Precedence: Who sits where? Who is served first?
- Communicating with service staff
- Gracious hosting and entertaining
- Tricky foods and how to eat them
- Cell phone etiquette at the table
- Tipping/paying the bill
- Finger foods – when is it okay to not use cutlery?
Wedding Etiquette
- Wedding guest attire
- Cell phones at the wedding ceremony
- When parents want bigger/smaller guest list
- Choosing a wedding gift/making a gift registry
- Signaling "no children" at wedding
- Handling guest requests
- Bridal shower etiquette
- Table manners for children at reception
- Handling traditions outside your custom/religion
America's Cultures and Customs
Recommended for those new to or visiting America
- Social graces - Do's and don'ts of society
- Making a good impression
- Habits of the most well-liked people
- Having a powerful presence through posture and voice
- Dining etiquette from formal to casual
- Tipping 101
- Introducing oneself and others
- Respecting others' personal space
- Body language
- Eye contact
- Conversation starters
- Topics to avoid
- Communicating with service staff
- Tricky foods and how to eat them
- Networking know-how
- Compliments and apologies
- Personal presentation: Debunking the dress code
