Confidence is Cool

3 Day manners classes for kids workshop – 1 1/2 hours per class

Day 2: August 6

Day 3: August 14
(Meal included day 3)

This 2 part series 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 among 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.

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
• Tips to making and keeping friends
• Good sportsmanship
• How to handle a bully
• Telephone safety & manners
• Giving and receiving gifts
• How to write a proper thank you note

Party Smarts & Table Manners

• Party do’s & don’ts
• How to be a great host & guest
• Restaurant behavior – dining out
• How to set the table properly
• How to use utensils properly
• How to sit properly
• How to dine properly, eating with your mouth closed, breaking bread rules
• The importance of expressing gratitude
• In class dinner party where they will put their new skills to the test