The ETIQUETTE SCHOOL OF NEW YORK in Manhattan and Southampton is dedicated to developing excellent social skills in children of all ages by building solid foundations for learning and using proper etiquette, good manners and kind and considerate behavior toward others.

The training for a child's successful future life begins early. Polite, well-mannered children get along better with their peers, as well as their teachers and parents. Good manners and subtle social graces are not inborn, they are learned. Etiquette and manners must be practiced just as one would practice tennis, soccer or playing the piano. When a behavior is repeated often enough, it becomes automatic.

In the past, etiquette was taught at home by the family. In recent years, however, this has not been the case. And, research shows that children will often listen better to a figure of authority outside of the home.

The ETIQUETTE SCHOOL OF NEW YORK'S classes and private one-on-one etiquette coaching empower children by providing them the age-appropriate knowledge, and leadership and life skills to help them successfully manage their daily activities, and face new situations with greater ease and self confidence.

 

                                          ELEMENTARY ETIQUETTE PROGRAM

      

The school's four-session program , Elementary Etiquette, for children ages 5 - 11 is designed to maximize each child's awareness of proper etiquette and good manners. Classes are fun and interactive and include role-playing. Classes are offered to individuals on a private, one-on-one basis, or to private organizations and schools to schedule for their students or members.

Session One: First Impressions

Introduction to why manners matter, good impressions and greetings, how to shake hands with good posture and eye contact, how to make proper introductions, how to walk, sit and stand with confidence, how we sound to others, dressing appropriately and personal grooming musts.

Session Two: Basic Etiquette

Everyday basic manners, respect and courtesy at home and in public, when it is appropriate to stand, the etiquette of public places, how to be a good sport, being a good friend, and playdate and party manners

Session Three: Conversation and Communication Skills

Conversation and listening skills, unacceptable discussion topics, giving and receiving compliments, telephone and cell phone etiquette, invitations and RSVPs, and addressing envelopes with correct titles.

Session Four: Dining Skills and Table Manners Tutorial at a Restaurant

The ABC's of table manners, understanding place settings, the four uses of the napkin, the bread plate and how to properly eat bread and rolls, rules for eating soup, how to correctly hold and use utensils, using the knife as a fence and a pusher, dealing with unwanted food, passing food at the table, conversation at the table, and how to eat dessert with a spoon and fork.

 

Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from The Etiquette School of New York, as well as instructive materials.

 

 

 New: For Girls, and Now Boys!

Organize your own group, and we will come to you to conduct the Elementary Etiquette Program.

Groups of 4 to 6:  $200.00 per hour/workshop.

 

 

 

                                                         YOUTH  ETIQUETTE           

             

THE ETIQUETTE SCHOOL OF NEW YORK'S Youth Etiquette program for middle school children will provide the participants with a greater degree of self-confidence at this crucial time of their lives. They will learn the rules of basic etiquette and good manners, how to polish their social and communication skills, and how to confidently handle themselves in the increasingly demanding social situations they will encounter as teenagers.

The following topics will be covered: meeting and greeting others; how to shake hands with good posture and eye conract, proper introductions; how to walk, sit and stand with confidence; conversation and listening skills; leadership and life skills; good manners for home, school and in public; thank-you notes and RSVP's; telephone and techno-manners;  table and dining manners;  navigating and identifying the place settings; the dos and don'ts of dining;  correctly using dining utensils in both the American and Continental dining styles; how to handle difficult foods; how to set the table, and more.

The ETIQUETTE SCHOOL OF NEW YORK' S Youth Etiquette program can be scheduled as a four-hour seminar for schools or private clubs; or, for four one-hour workshops, similar to the Elementary Etiquette program outlined above.

Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from The Etiquette School of New York, as well as instructive materials.

    

                                                    

                                                             DINING AND SOCIAL SKILLS TUTORIAL

  

Many of our social get-togethers are intended for adults, but some include children. Many children are ill-equipped for going out to dinner or going to social events with family friends and relatives. To help alleviate the stress associated with bringing your children into these situations, we recommend you schedule a private dining and social skills tutorial in your home or at the restaurant of your choice. Your children will learn how to properly conduct themselves when meeting people, the protocol of dining, and how to polish their table manners so that meals at home or with others are enjoyable occasions. 

                  1.  Proper introductions: introducing self and others

                  2.  Hand shaking with eye contact and good posture

                  3.  How to take a seat at the table and how to sit when seated

                  4.  The ABC's of table manners

                  5.   How to read a table setting

                  6.   How to correctly use utensils

                  7.   Amercian and Continental dining styles

                  8.   Silverware, glasses, napkins--the basics

                  9.    How to eat difficult foods

                 10.   Appropriate conversation at the table

                  

 

                                       SCHOOL INTERVIEWS

 

                     Give your children the social skills they need to succeed!

It is never to early to begin coaching your children in the basics of good manners. In fact, a child's first interview is now held when he or she is only three years old. And yet, he is expected to exhibit good manners when meeting with the school's admissions representative and interacting with the other children. As they get older, and they interview for kindergarten, and eventually high school and college, even though their grades and test scores will take center stage, their manners and social skills will, nevertheless, continue to be part of their evaluation.

In just one hour, your child will learn how to : introduce himself and others,shake hands with eye contact,walk, sit and talk with confidence, and interview with ease.

 

                                                   

 

NOW AVAILABLE TO ORDER: Caroline:Adventures in Manhattan and Lessons in Etiquette by Patricia Napier-Fitzpatrick. An audio book for the entire family to enjoy, $9.99 The hardcover book with four-color photography is $12.99.

Please see "Children's Etiquette Book" page on our Web site and you will be able to order directly from Amazon.com. Or, order directly from The Etiquette School of New York and receive a free copy of the  audio book when you order the hardcover book!  E-mail pfitzpatricknyc@optonline.net