THE MADISON SCHOOL OF ETIQUETTE AND PROTOCOL

Good Manners Will Make All The Difference

Why teach children and teens etiquette today? In our pursuit of excellence in academic education, we seem to have forgotten those personal traits that can help our children build lifelong social skills, character and self-esteem.

Good manners and leadership skills mean as much today, if not more, than they ever did. In fact, many employers host social events precisely to assess employee interaction with clients, customers, dignitaries and others. Careers can actually rise and fall on a proper handshake or a dining faux pas!

At The Madison School of Etiquette and Protocol, we know that most families are experiencing time “crunches” today. We know that parents do not want to be the etiquette police and that most parents are not equipped with the knowledge to teach etiquette to their children. Research shows that children respond to this information better when taught by a professional.

We offer a series of fun and informative interactive programs that include role-playing exercises, instructive materials and a workbook and reference guide for each student. These programs have already resulted in significant improvement as children gain confidence in their ability to interact with each other and with adults.

"Manners are how you treat someone; etiquette is knowing how to treat someone"

CHILDREN'S ETIQUETTE PROGRAMS: Ages 8-12, Ages 13-17, Ages 18-22
Thoughtfully designed to blend traditional manners with today’s fast paced, multi-cultural society, these programs will give children skills that can help overcome shyness and improve interpersonal communications

Topics Include:
Meetings and Introductions
Handshaking with All Ages
Conversation and Listening Skills
Telephone Etiquette
Developing Confidence in Meeting New People
Self-Esteem and Confidence Building
The Etiquette of Public Places
Employment and You ( Teens and Young Adults)

DINING PROGRAMS: Ages 8-12, Ages 13-17, Ages 18-22
Because so few families sit down at meals together, children do not have the chance to learn and practice dining skills. These programs will teach children and young adults alike how to conduct themselves, whether at an informal meal or a black-tie event.

Topics Include:
Extending and Receiving Invitations
Host/Hostess/Guest Duties
The ABC’S of Table Manners
Using Napkins, Silverware, China and Crystal
Being Served and Serving Yourself
How to Handle Difficult Foods
Do’s and Don’ts of Dining
Tipping
Thank-You Notes

“Thanks to you, I know everything to know about table manners, how to answer a telephone and sooo much more. I hope to come when I am older and you will see my little brother in a few years! ”
	*—Morgan Miller, age 10*

“Thank you for teaching us the rules and how to do things properly. I already had to introduce my friend to my babysitter.”
	*—Third Grader*

“Your etiquette and leadership skills class was one of the most fun and useful events I have been to. You taught me some basic and informative skills I will take with me for the rest of my life.”
	*—Teen*

1444 Old Welsh Road • Huntingdon Valley • PA 19006 • Ph: 215.938.1178