The Etiquette School of New York invites you to form your own group etiquette classes,  or to  schedule private classes for your child.

 

The ETIQUETTE SCHOOL OF NEW YORK in Manhattan 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. When children learn the importance of treating others with kindness, consideration and respect, they will be less likely to engage in bullying, and will model the behavior that will make them leaders in their schools.

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, for various reasons, 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 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.

 

                                        YOUTH CULTURE PROGRAM

                                           Ages 5 to 8  and Ages 9 to 13                                                     

The school's five-session Youth Culture Program for children is designed to maximize each child's awareness of proper etiquette, good manners, social skills, and civility. 

For children in middle school, it is a particularly crucial time in their development. The Youth Culture Program will provide them with a greater degree of self-confidence and the social skills to help prepare them for the even more challenging situations they will face as high school students.

Classes are fun and interactive, and include role-playing. Our program is offered to individuals on a private, one-on-one basis, or to private organizations and schools to schedule for their members or students.

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, leadership qualities, dressing appropriately and personal grooming musts.

SESSION TWO: BASIC ETIQUETTE

Everyday basic manners, kindness counts, bullying hurts, 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

Choose your words, conversation and listening skills, unacceptable discussion topics, giving and receiving compliments, public speaking, telephone and cell phone etiquette, thank-you notes, invitations and RSVPs, and addressing envelopes with correct titles.

SESSION FOUR: SPEECHES, REVIEW, PREPARATION FOR DINING CLASS

Student speeches, review of material from the first three sessions, and preparation for dining skills and table manners class.

SESSION FIVE: DINING SKILLS AND TABLE MANNERS CLASS AT 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.

 

Group Class Rates:

Organize your own group, and we will come to you to conduct any of The Etiquette School of New York's etiquette workshops for children.

Groups of 2 to 4:  $250.00 per hour/workshop. Each additional child: $50.00 per workshop.

Note: For larger groups, please call 212-288-5413 for our fee

                                              

                                  DINING AND SOCIAL SKILLS TUTORIAL FOR THE FAMILY

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. The folllowing topics will be included:

•  Proper introductions: introducing self and others
•  Hand shaking with eye contact and good posture
•  How to take a seat at the table and how to sit when seated
•  The ABC's of table manners
•  How to read a table setting
•  How to correctly use utensils
•   Amercian and Continental dining styles
•   Silverware, glasses, napkins--the basics
•   How to eat difficult foods
•   Appropriate conversation at the table
•  

 

                                     SELF-PRESENTATION CLASS FOR YOUNG LADIES

                                                                                                                                                                                              

The girl who manages to present herself with confidence and poise in her everyday life will be seen as a girl who matters, not only to herself but to others. THE ETQUETTE SCHOOL OF NEW YORK's new "Self- Presentation Class for Young Ladies"  is a fun, social etiquette class for girls. It was created to help launch poised, polished and polite young ladies into a successful pattern for life. 

THE ETIQUETTE SCHOOL OF NEW YORK'S  two-hour self-presentation class is a mini-charm school for girls of all ages. Parents are welcome to organize a group class, or may schedule a private class for their daughter. The class covers the following topics:

•         First Impressions and Image
•         Introductions and Greetings
•         Importance of Good Attitude and Positive Body Language
•         Carriage and Posture: How to Exude Poise and Confidence
•         Techniques for a Graceful Walk, and How to Sit and Stand like a Lady
•          How to Cultivate a Pleasant-Sounding Voice
•          Conversation and Communication Skills
•          Public Speaking
•          Personal Style, Grooming, and Dressing Appropriately
•          How to Pose for a Photograph
•          Respect and Courtesy
•          Everyday Civility
•          SHE IS A LADY

             

              

                                              SCHOOL INTERVIEW PREPARATION

                            Give your children the social skills they need to succeed

                                 in the Manhattan private-school interview process!

I remember what it was like to go through the private-school interview process with my daughter: it was more stressful than going through rush in college! I wish there had been someone to adivse us during this time, but there wasn't. Luckily, we survived the process, and she was admitted to one of the best nursery schools in Manhattan, and then one of the best private girls' schools in the city.

 It is never to early to begin coaching your children in the basics of good manners. Their first school interview  is now held when they are only three years old. And yet, they are 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.

 

Please call 212-288-5413, or e-mail Patricia Napier-Fizpatrick with any questions you have, or to schedule an appointment.

 

  

Children's Etiquette Storybook to Order

Caroline: Adventures in Manhattan and Lessons in Etiquette is a story about a nine year-old girl, Caroline, who goes to live with her Aunt Patty in New York and learns lessons in etiquette in real life situations. The book was written by Patricia Napier-Fitzpatrick, the founder and director of The Etiquette School of New York. It is available to order as an Audio CD, or a 4/color, 64 page hardcover book at www.Amazon.com.