Young Ladies Ages 11-15
2 1/2 hour workshop $250 (Lunch included)
In today’s society, grace and poise are two things that young ladies are quickly losing. As they grow up in a world centered around Facebook and text messaging, they are quickly losing the ability to enjoy a poised conversation, carry themselves in an attractive way, and be attentive to the needs and interests of those around them. This workshop provides the advice today’s young ladies need to grow into polished and poised young adults.
WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS:
Visual Poise:
- Why first impressions matter
- Poise & posture
- Body language & eye contact
- How to walk confidently
- Introductions & proper handshakes
- How to sit properly
- Confidence and self esteem
Conversation skills:
- The art of conversation
- Answering questions with more than one-word answers
- Avoiding words such as “um”, “like”, and “you know”
- Why it is important to show emotion in a conversation rather than an “I don’t
care” attitude - Being respectful and considerate to those around you
- Addressing and conversing with adults properly
Being a gracious guest in someones home:
- Introduce yourself and say hello when you walk in to the home
- Knock gently on a closed door before entering
- Offer to help
- Ask for things nicely using courteous words
- Be gracious
- Clean up after yourself
- If you’ve spent the night clean up your bedding & any towels you may have used
- Say goodbye and thank you when you leave the home
Tech savvy smarts:
- Cell phone etiquette
- The do’s and don’ts of texting
- Knowing when it’s the right place and time to be on your cell phone and when to put it away
Dining with style:
- How to set a table properly
- How to sit properly
- Using utensils and napkins properly
- Proper way to eat bread & soup
- Continental vs. American style of dining
- Resting & Finished positions
- Excusing your self properly
- Being a gracious guest at the table
There is a non-refundable $25 booking fee for each course. Courses cannot be refunded or exchanged within 1 week of a course date.