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October 24th, 2008 — Etiquette
Description–
“Making a good first impression, tipping for a haircut, dispensing with a large handful of cherry pits, and determining the so called pedestrian passing lane on a crowded sidewalk are just some of the many etiquette conundrums we all face. As liberated as we’ve become in our dresses and in our lifestyles, good manners are still essential.
Whether you’re in Boston or in phoenix, and whether you’re a record producer or a dog groomer, the same quandaries can occur: who goes through a revolving door first, a man or a women? When is it polite to correct someones mispronunciation of your name? and what if you can’t see over the head of the person who has just sat in front of the you at the movies.” – Kate Spade
Photos, Expert, and Description From Kate Spades “Manners”
Available at Kate Spade or Amazon.com, 20.00
October 24th, 2008 — Etiquette, Kids
Emily’s Everyday Manners
By Peggy Post and Cindy Post Senning, Ed. D.
A new book for children aged 4-7 illustrated by Steve Björkman
Remember learning the Magic Words? They were simple phrases your parents insisted upon at home, at school and while visiting friends and family. Please, Thank You, and You’re Welcome made people smile, impressed your aunts and uncles, and, though you didn’t realize it at the time, also made a good impression.
Those Magic Words, and other etiquette basics, come to life in Emily’s Everyday Manners (HarperCollins Children’s Books; August 2006; $16.99), written by Peggy Post and Cindy Post Senning and illustrated by Steve Björkman. Kids 4-7 can read along and watch as young Emily and her best friend Ethan ride the school bus, romp on the playground, visit friends, and eat at restaurants—all while having fun and using their best manners.
From the most trusted name in etiquette this charming picture book explains why everyone should know and use the social graces. With clever text, cool illustrations, and a large measure of humor, Peggy Post, Cindy Post Senning and Steve Björkman make clear the importance of developing good character and encouraging children to genuinely care for and appreciate others.
– Artical and Game from EmilyPost.com
Magic Words Game
( Have your child match the following phrases with the situations below)
Please
Thank You
You’re Welcome
Excuse Me
Nice to Meet You
May I?
I’m Sorry
Abracadabra
Situations:
You meet the President of the US.
You would like a cookie.
You want to turn spinach into ice cream.
Your mom thanks you for setting the table.
You bump into your friend.
You accidentally break a plate.
You would like to borrow a toy.
Your friend shares his apple with you.
answers: 1-b; 2-h; 3-d; 4-e; 5-a; 6-g; 7-f; 8-c
October 24th, 2008 — Etiquette, Kids
“Manners Reflect the Wisdom of our time” – Diane
With Cotillion Season Commencing this fall, I think we can all agree that we’d like our children to be skilled in the social graces, whether they’re enjoying supper with the ambassador to Switzerland on your next family ski trip to Gstaad, or at a birthday party chezChuck E. Cheese.
For those parents who are devoted to raising their children to be the very best dinner guests, museum-goers, and cotillion invitees that they can possibly be, I suggest you check out Beverly Hills Manners. The company offers a variety of children’s programs from a beginner’s fine dining course (“not that fork!”) to a week-long etiquette camp where I’m all but certain there’s no latrine duty. There’s even private tutorial for those who’d prefer to keep the learning at home on the estate.
Your little ones will learn much more than simply not to put their elbows on the table–like how to write thank you notes and why the clothes that Paris and Britney wear aren’t suitable for the third grade. Such training is infinitely more valuable than yet another pedestrian Mommy and Me class, wouldn’t you agree?
Naturally, these courses are taught only in Los Angeles, New York, and London. But since your children are no doubt headed to Oxford on scholarship, you can afford to dip into their trust funds and charter a flight.
Beverly Hills Manners
www.BeverlyHillsManners.Com
They offer locations in: Newport Beach and Beverly Hills
