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There was once a time that etiquette was taught in the family. Families use to gather around the table to entertain guests, and children would have to be excused to leave the table. Decorum was taught by families and, by example, hospitality, responsibilities of a host, and courtesy to a guest. Skin care was taught to daughters who observed their mothers and sisters. Sons looked up to their fathers who by example taught them theories and reasoning.

But in today’s busy world, this is hardly the case. Lifestyles have changed the face of family leisure life, and daily family occasions have basically vanished. Families around the world have been separated by divorce and now grandparents or other relatives can’t be a part of a child’s upbringing because of the distance between them. Everyday, families become more casual, and less formal.

Although some parents teach manners at home, it’s challenging to “do it all” because of how busy they are. Fathers are traveling more often and working longer hours. Mothers are not only raising the children, they are also getting involved in community affairs and often find themselves seeking employment outside the home to develop their own careers.

Other than for a special occasion, it’s typically rare when families actually sit down at the table for a meal with everyone present. Have we become a fast-food generation? Could this be why some young adults feel embarrassed to discover a gap in their knowledge of social skills and dining etiquette?

Most parents earnestly want their children to be acquainted with points of etiquette because they know that manners are guidelines for a successful life. And most adults recognize that manners are important to make a good impression on others in everyday life. This is why the New Mexico School of Etiquette was created. Children and adults alike now have the opportunity to learn how to tackle new situations with poise and confidence.

New Mexico School of Etiquette takes pride in teaching personal and professional decorum, and that's what can be expected when you participate in any of our Etiquette Programs.

Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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Natalie Trujillo

OWNER & INSTRUCTOR,

NEW MEXICO SCHOOL OF ETIQUETTE

Natalie Trujillo has a Bachelor Degree in Mass Communication and a Minor in Business Management from the University of New Mexico. Natalie has gone through intensive training sessions in Atlanta, Georgia to teach life skills, manners, and dining etiquette to students in K-12th grade. She has received her certification as a Children's Etiquette Consultant with 'The American School of Protocol', a prestigious Etiquette Certification Training Program. Natalie has also received certification as an Etiquette Consultant through the International Association of Professions Career College.

Peggy Newfield

Photo Courtesy of
The American School of Protocol

PRESIDENT & FOUNDER, PERSONAL BEST INC. & THE AMERICAN SCHOOL OF PROTOCOL

Peggy Newfield is an Etiquette Expert, Corporate trainer, Educator, Entrepreneur, & Author. She is also Natalie’s mentor and trainer. Peggy has trained over 10,000 Atlanta children, as well as business executives, political figures, foreign diplomats and military officers under her company, Personal Best, Inc. Additionally, Peggy has taught the rules of business etiquette to thousands of professionals including leaders of Fortune 500 companies, NASA astronauts, politicians, and sales and marketing executives.

Certified Children's Etiquette Consultant

THE AMERICAN SCHOOL OF PROTOCOL, a division of PERSONAL BEST, INC.