Everyday Etiquette

Communication Skills

•Proper greetings and introductions

•Conversation skills

•Listening skills

•Showing respect for yourself and others

•Thank You notes

      Netiquette

•Cell and land line phone

•Voice messages

•Other Hand-Held devices

•Text messages

•Email etiquette

•Internet etiquette

      Social Skills

•Welcoming behaviors

•Common courtesies

•Etiquette in public places

•Good host and guest

•Your image

      Table Manners

•Seating yourself

•Use and placement of the napkin

•Explanation of  proper way to eat various foods

•Proper use of utensils

•Unusual utensils

•Body language at the table

•Dining decorum

•Place setting

     

      Tea Party  (usually follows the lesson on Table

                                                  Manners)

•Finger foods discussion and preparation for Tea Party

•Proper handling of food

•Steeping tea for Tea Party

•Setting of table for Tea Party

•Proper decorum at Tea Party

When faced with an awkward social situation,have you ever wondered: "What would Emily Post do?" Even though the diva of etiquette wrote her world famous book in 1922, much of her advice translates amazingly  well into the 21 st Century. Why? Emily Post based her rules on the Golden Rule, the time-honored basis of all social interaction: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you". Sometimes though, we need a gentle reminder. Present day Emily of Emily's Teas, has taken the basic rules of etiquette and adapted them to meet the needs of the 21 st century. Besides the basic topics of communication, social and table decorum, she incorporates a discussion of the etiquette of the new and constantly changing world of technology. The lessons below give examples of some of the topics Emily can discuss. These topics can be covered over a full day session or can be broken up into hour sessions to fit your schedule. These can be adapted to children, teens and adults. Contact Emily to plan for the needs of your group.