"Politeness and consideration for others is like investing pennies and getting dollars back."
The Etiquette Imperative Tip of the Day:
It is inappropriate for undergarments to visible while in public. That includes bra straps...even as we enjoy summer temperature and fashions.
Etiquette Matters: Perfectly Polished Dining Skills
Join us at American Girl Place or the beautifully adorn Walnut Room for our final classes of the summer!
The Walnut Room (Macy's State Street) August 24, 2013
American Girl Place, August 16, 2013
The Etiquette Imperative
The Etiquette Imperative, selected as the official etiquette and media coach of the 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 Bud Billiken Royal Court (pictured, left) and as featured on Chicago's NBC 5 and in other media outlets, provides an organized opportunity for discussion of the rules of etiquette in an age appropriate fun and engaging manner. Access to these esteem building, critical life skills help young ladies and gentlemen to successfully navigate social situations, enhance their communication skills and serve them well as they transition in to adulthood.
Sponsorship opportunites available.
(see registration rates below)
Teen & Tweens at the Table
at
The Elegantly Appointed Walnut Room
Saturday, August 24, 2013
from
11:00pm to 1:00pm
Early Bird Registration ends August 9, 2013
This dining etiquette session featuring a 3 course mean has been customized especially for young ladies and gentlemen ages 12 - 16 will focus upon the following topics:
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Seating Positions
Seating Positions•Posture
Posture•Meal Selection
Meal Selection•Place settings and proper use of napkins
Place settings and proper use of napkins•Mealtime Conversation
Mealtime Conversation•Proper chewing techniques and buttering of bread
Proper chewing techniques and buttering of bread•Proper eating utensil usage
Proper eating utensil usage •Amercan and family dining styles
Amercan and family dining styles•Eating appetizrs and hors d'ourvres
Eating appetizrs and hors d'ourvres•Basic meal courses and more.
Basic meal courses and more.Register today or sponsor a young lady to attend!
Note: Space is limited to provide specialized attention to each participant.
My First Tea Party for Little Ladies
at
the World Famous American Girl Place Cafe
Friday, August 16, 2013
from
11:00am to 12:30pm
Early Bird Registration ends August 9, 2013
This dining etiquette session, fearturing a 3 course brunch has been customized especially for young ladies ages 5 - 11 and will focus upon the following topics:
•ABC's of Table Manners
ABC's of Table Manners•Understanding Place Settings
Understanding Place Settings•Four Uses of the Table Napkin
Four Uses of the Table Napkin•Mealtime Conversation
Mealtime Conversation•Proper dining posture
Proper dining posture•Proper eating utensil usage
Proper eating utensil usage •Communicating with wait staff/meal selection and ordering
Communicating with wait staff/meal selection and ordering•Gracefully discarding unwanted food
Gracefully discarding unwanted food•Basic dining courses and more.
Basic dining courses and more.Register today or sponsor a young lady to attend!
Note: Space is limited to provide specialized attention to each participant.
The Etiquette Imperative featured in:
Evening News with Katie Couric Segment
Take a sneak peek!
Dawn Turner-Trice's Chicago Tribune column, "Girls Rule! Helps Girls To Help Themselves" >>read<< or take a sneak peek.
Girls Rule! Director, Ladon Brumfield named 2012 Bud Billiken Royal Escort
>>read more<<
The Etiquette Imperative was selected to provide social, dining and communication etiquette and media coaching to the Bud Billiken Royal Court (pictured below with Obama Senior Advisor, Valarie Jarrett) for the 4th consecutive year. The Royal Court represented the children of Chicago in this historic annual event.
In Their Own Words....
Etiquette class participants share their experience. (click below or view here)
Etiquette Certification
Become a Certified Children's Etiquette Instructor
Civility and Etiquette Curriculum
Bring fun, exciting and innovative civility workshops to your community.
Dining Matters:
Uninterrupted time sharing a meal with adults helps children to observe and learn table manners.
When was the last time you sat around the dinner table at home and shared a cooked meal?
Baby Shower Etiquette:
It's ok to have a baby shower for child #2, however, you'll demonstrate proper etiquette by limiting invitations to close family and friends and persons who were not invited to a shower for the first baby.
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In the news:
The Etiquette Imperative featured on
Fox News
