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CHILDREN AND TEENS

Today's children and teens will one day in the not so distant future be running banks, active in politics, accomplished CEO's of Fortune 500 companies and/or healing the sick.

Edwards Etiquette provides the building blocks for success with courses, workshops and seminars that develop social skills to transform today's youth into tomorrow's leaders.

Students will learn the importance of proper behavior, self-respect and consideration for others which are essential leadership qualities.

GRACE AND CHARM

Girls Ages 7 - 12

Introductory manners and etiquette for greetings, partings, communication, and mealtimes are covered in this workshop and will keep children mindful of their manners, reinforce what they currently know and provide new skills they can immediately put into practice.

Topics covered will include:

The Origins of Etiquette
Why Etiquette Is Important,
The 4-3-2 of Etiquette,
The Difference Between Etiquette and Manners
Magic Words and What Makes Them Magic
Greetings and Introductions
Making and Being Friends
A Proper Handshake
Thank You Notes
Table Manners and much more

BEAUTY AND GRACE

Girls Ages 13 - 19

This course will provide young girls with the ability to handle awkward and new social situations with grace and poise along with the motivation, confidence and enthusiasm to take their place as citizens of the world and leaders. Young ladies will learn valuable social and personal development skills that will help them make, keep and be friends as well as develop healthy relationships, prevent bullying behavior, and become peacemakers in their schools and communities.

Topics covered includes:

The Origins of Etiquette
Why Etiquette Is Important
The 4-3-2 of Etiquette
The Difference Between Etiquette and Manners
Magic Words
Greetings and Introductions
The Importance of 1st Impressions
A Proper Handshake
Party Etiquette
Extending and Accepting Invitations
Writing Thank You Notes
Friends and Frenemies
Saying No Nicely
A Lady Is
Formal Table Manners

DINING DIPLOMATS

Boys and Girls Ages 7 - 19

Children will learn about table manners and etiquette, where they will learn how to navigate a formal table setting and dine out with confidence.

Topics covered will include:

Navigating The Table Setting

Napkin Placement & Usage
Holding Dining Implements
Handling Glassware
Continental vs. American Styles of Eating
Resting & Finished Positions
Passing & Serving
Breaking and Buttering Bread
How to Eat Soup
Dealing with Difficult to Eat Foods
Removing Unwanted Items
Making Polite Conversation
Excusing Oneself from the Table

SOCIAL DISTANCING ETIQUETTE

Requirements per CDC guidelines

DO NOT...hug, shake hands, speak loudly or high five as these actions can transmit the virus
MAINTAIN A DISTANCE of approximately six feet or more from others when possible
AVOID mass gatherings and congregate settings where close contact with others may occur
WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN using soap and warm water often and sanitize when available
COVER YOUR COUGHS AND SNEEZES with a mask or other face covering
STAY AT HOME and away from others.

In this time of great concern for public health and limiting the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), it’s extremely important to employ best practices for Social Distancing which is physically distancing ourselves 6 - 12 feet from each other whenever possible and limiting social interactions outside of the home. This may feel awkward and impolite, but it is necessary.

Social Distancing is the new respect, consideration and honesty about doing your part. It's about stopping the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and keeping us all safe. These are the new manners. Safety comes before traditional etiquette.

Here are some respectful, considerate and honest social distancing greetings and responses that will make things a little less awkward when dealing with others:

When someone wants a or to hug:

I’ll practice social distancing but I’m so happy to see you!
Air hugs!

When someone wants to shake your hand:

I’m avoiding contact, but it’s such a pleasure to meet you!

When someone refuses to practice Social Distancing:

I understand you’re not worried, but since I am, I’m going to ask to call in/do this over the phone/schedule a video call. I can’t wait to get together once things are safe again.

When someone wants to hang out:

Happy to go for a walk as long as we stay 6 feet apart.

Simply defined, etiquette is a code of behavior. The rules not to practice "Social Distancing" is rude and dangerous. How we now behave and interact and what is deemed “polite” or “acceptable behavior" has changed during this time and so must we.

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Edwards Etiquette

1602 Edison St.

Detroit, Michigan 48206

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