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Lessons for K-12th grade

Table Manners, Dining Etiquette, & Social Skills

Dining etiquette is an area of etiquette which pertains to dining, whether at home or out in a restaurant. Etiquette in general is a series of suggestions and rules for behavior which are designed to ensure that people behave consistently and within the norms of politeness.

Lessons focus on dining skills and socialization skills for boys and girls. Each class size is limited to ten children, one assistant, and the instructor. Class times and locations will vary each quarter.

Lessons are now offered in-person in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Online classes are also available using an online audio and web conferencing platform called Zoom. Visit https://zoom.us/ to sign up to the platform to participate in online lessons.

*For students taking online lessons, food arrangements and materials may need to be prepared at home when necessary, for certain lessons.

Students in any of the 6th-12th grade programs will enjoy a four-course meal to put their newfound etiquette skills into practice (restaurant cost included with the cost of the program). *For students taking online lessons, other arrangements can be made if attendance is not possible.

There will be a Pizza Etiquette Lesson for students in the K-5th grade program.

All students are presented with 'Certificates of Achievement' after they have completed all lessons of the program.

Food will be served to students during some of the lessons. Please let the instructor know of any food allergies as soon as possible.

*There is a $25 fee per makeup lesson, per student. *No makeup lessons available for the Pizza Etiquette Lesson, Four-Course Meal, and the Parent / Student Wrap-up lesson.

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K – 5th Grade Boys and Girls Dining Etiquette Program

Lessons included are:

Lesson 1: Introductions
Lesson 2: Table Manners
Lesson 3: American Dining
Lesson 4: Continental Dining
Lesson 5: Pizza Etiquette Party
Lesson 6: Parent / Student Wrap-up

6th – 9th Girls Dining Etiquette Program

Lessons included are:

Lesson 1: Introductions
Lesson 2: Walking Gracefully
Lesson 3: Clothing Class
Lesson 4: Dining Skills
Lesson 5: Set Your Place at the Table
Lesson 6: Respect & Courtesy
Lesson 7: Four-Course Meal
Lesson 8: Parent / Student Wrap-up

6th – 9th Girls Social Graces Etiquette Program (Beginning Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022)

What Are Social Graces?

Simply put, social graces are particular skills that help us navigate politely in our social circles. They include behavior, manners and etiquette. It is incredibly important for children to learn and observe these skills to develop the common courtesies that people are generally expected to show each other. Imagine how raising a child to be polite and courteous will affect them in the future. Be it becoming a responsible citizen, family member or professional, social graces will be monumental in paving the way.

Lessons included are:

Lesson 1: Introductions
Lesson 2: Speaking to Win
Lesson 3: Hair and Skin Care
Lesson 4: Clothing Class
Lesson 5: Savvy Communication
Lesson 6: Table Manners
Lesson 7: Four-Course Meal
Lesson 8: The Athlete
Lesson 9: Confidence Conveyed through Posture
Lesson 10: Parent / Student Wrap-up

6th – 9th Boys & Girls Dining Etiquette Program

Lessons included are:

Lesson 1: Introductions
Lesson 2: Phone Etiquette
Lesson 3: Table Manners
Lesson 4: American Dining
Lesson 5: Continental Dining
Lesson 6: Thank-You Notes
Lesson 7: Four-Course Meal
Lesson 8: Parent / Student Wrap-up

6th – 9th Boys Dining Etiquette Program

Lessons included are:

Lesson 1: Introductions
Lesson 2: Phone Etiquette
Lesson 3: Clothing Class
Lesson 7: Sportsmanship
Lesson 4: Dining Skills
Lesson 5: Table Manners
Lesson 6: Four-Course Meal
Lesson 8: Parent / Student Wrap-up

10th-12th Boys & Girls Dining Etiquette Program

Lessons included are:

Lesson 1: Introductions
Lesson 2: Experiencing the Theater
Lesson 3: Dining Skills
Lesson 4: Table Manners
Lesson 5: Job and College Interviews
Lesson 6: What do I find attractive / Dating
Lesson 7: Four-Course Meal
Lesson 8: Parent / Student Wrap-up

Additional Lessons

Positive Image
Napkin Folding
Afternoon Tea
Digital Age Etiquette
Dining Styles
Planning a Party
And more!

One-Time Classes

With no specific age group, these classes are 1 - 1 1/2 hour introductions to basic table manners, dining etiquette, and/or social skills. Classes are held in-person unless online lessons are requested. Location will depend on the number of registrations we receive.

Online lessons will be held using an online audio and web conferencing platform called Zoom. Visit https://zoom.us/ to sign up to the platform to participate in any of these classes.