Etiquette Training for Teens and Young Adults

The Etiquette School of New York invites schools and parents to form group etiquette classes, or for parents to schedule private classes for their teen or young adult.

It is a proven fact that polished manners can generate a good image for students in their school environment, personal life and future business relationships. THE ETIQUETTE SCHOOL OF NEW YORK's program for teenagers and young adults will provide them with the tools they need to be successful.

Social skills are the great equalizer; good social skills transcend social class, economic status, achievement and race. Studies at Harvard, the Stanford Research Insititute, and the Carneigie Foundation, support this statement, finding that 85 percent of future success depends on social skills.

THE ETIQUETTE SCHOOL OF NEW YORK's new "Enrichment Training Program for Success and Leadership" has been developed to give teens and young adults the knowledge, skills and values they need to deal effectively with the demands of their everyday lives, and to successfully adapt to an increasingly complex global community. Our program challenges and empowers students by providing them with the confidence, motivation, and enthusiasm necessary to impact their own lives and the lives around them.

ENRICHMENT TRAINING PROGRAM FOR SUCCESS AND LEADERSHIP

THE ETIQUETTE SCHOOL OF NEW YORK's workshops for high school and college students teach students the rules of basic etiquette and good manners; polish their social and communication skills; help them to appreciate their good points and concentrate on developing them; develop their confidence in their knowledge and ability to handle new situations with ease; help them become more effective in their lives; and, prepare them to be tomorrow's leaders in the global marketplace and citizens of the world. This program is also available for private lessons. Following are topics covered in the workshops:

I. FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Good impressions and greetings, how to shake hands with confidence, how to make proper introductions, how to walk, sit and stand with confidence, dressing appropriately for the occasion, personal grooming tips, expressing positive body language, and how to cultivate a pleasing voice.

II. BASIC ETIQUETTE AND GOOD MANNERS

Everyday basic etiquette, respect and courtesy in private and in public, where to walk, when it is appropriate to stand, the etiquette of public places (sidewalks, elevators, escalators, stairs), sports etiquette, telephone etiquette, and general cell phone rules.

III. CONVERSATION AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Develop confidence in meeting new people, conversation and listening skills, basic conversation principles, how to remember names, how to give and receive compliments, techno-etiquette, social networking dos and don'ts, and how to write thank- you notes.

IV. LEADERSHIP AND LIFE SKILLS

Presentation skills, leadership qualities, planning and team-building skills, learning how to deal with different types of people, confidence-building exercises, setting goals, and more.

V. NETWORKING AND INTERVIEWING

This workshop prepares students for networking and interviewing for jobs and colleges. It covers networking dos and dont's, 15-second self-introductions, food and drink etiquette at social events, preparing for college and job interviews, cover letters, resumes and follow-up calls and thank-you notes.

VI. DINING SKILLS AND TABLE MANNERS TUTORIAL AT A RESTAURANTt

Brief pointers on table manners, seating the lady at the table, understanding place settings, napkin placement and use, using the china, crystal and silver, Continental and American dining styles, how to eat various foods, the silent service code, conversation at the table, and guidelines for tipping.

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 teens and young adults.

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

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

Note: The Etiquette School of New York conducts "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens" workshop in schools. It is designed to take a full school day (5 1/2 to 6 hours), but may be divided into six, hour-long workshops. Private lessons are also available.

TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS SEMINAR

THE ETIQUETTE SCHOOL OF NEW YORK'S half-day seminar was developed for schools and private organizations. It is geared toward preparing individuals for the new and often demanding social and business situations they will face. Whether it is prom night at a formal restaurant, getting ready for a college interview, or interviewing for their first job, this seminar will give students the real-world skills and confidence they will need to successfully handle these situations.

The following topics will be covered:

Everyday Basic Etiquette
Positive First Impressions
Introductions/Handshaking
Eye Contact/Body Language
How to Walk, Sit and Stand with Confidence
Conversation and Listening SKills
Techno-Etiquette and Social Networking Dos and Don'ts
Dress, Grooming and Style Advice
Interviewing Tips/College and Job Interviews
Dining Skills and Table Manners

Included with Seminar: Illustrated workbook, four-course tutorial luncheon and a Certificate of Completion.

We also offer the above seminar in a three-session-workshop format. Private lessons may also be scheduled.

New! Self-Presentation Class for Young Ladies: A Mini Charm School

Please see the agenda for the class on the "Children's Etiquette" page.

GRADUATION PACKAGE

"The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it." Michaelangelo

If you would like to give a graduation present that will last a lifetime, and provide your high school or college graduate with the social skills he or she needs to help ensure his future success, consider giving him or her our graduation package.

This three-and-a-half hour package will include instruction on how to make a positive first impression, how to shake hands and make proper introductions, how to walk, sit and stand with confidence, how to handle food and beverages while networking, how to make small talk and enter and gracefully exit conversations, how to interview for a job, and a four-course dining tutorial lunch.

Included: A gift certificate, a four-course lunch, The Etiquette School of New York Certificate of Completion, and a copy of Tiffany's Table Manners for Teenagers.

Cost of Package: $450.00

Please call 212-288-5413, or e-mail Patricia Napier-Fitzpatrick at pfitzpatrick8@nyc.rr.com with any questions you have, or to schedule an appointment.