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Life Skills Workshop for Children ~ Social Etiquette and Table Manners

Your Charming Child provides etiquette education to children ages 4 through 12. Studies have shown that children are more open to etiquette instruction when taught by someone other than a parent. Also, at a younger age, they are more receptive to learning and retaining what they have learned. Your Charming Child -- Voted "Best Of" Bucks/Montgomery Counties (PA) in tutoring category per The Intelligencer Newspaper 2013! Your Charming Child is holding 2 workshops:

Social Etiquette – Sunday, Jan. 19th~  1 pm to 3 pm at Color Me Mine in Montgomeryville, PA

Being comfortable in a social situation can ease the fear or awkwardness a child may feel. In this session, role-playing and props will be used and the topics covered will include welcoming behaviors, eye contact, shaking hands, introducing yourself, responding when being introduced, image and clothing, avoiding rude behaviors, introducing others, showing proper respect, common courtesies, helping behaviors, behavior in public places, using escalators, elevators and doors and being a good host and guest.

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Table Manners – Sunday, Jan. 26 ~ 1 pm to 3 pm at Bertucci's in Montgomeryville, PA

Good dining skills help to ease awkwardness whether at home, a friend’s house or even the White House. Class includes a three-course meal and will cover the topics of place settings, identifying utensils and glassware, proper use of napkins, selecting the correct utensils, difficult to eat foods, eating various foods including bread, soup and dessert, behavior at the table, styles of dining: American, continental and buffet, entering and exiting, posture and conversation, leaving the table and proper seating.

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The classes are open to boys and girls ages 4 through 12. Class size limited to six students to ensure personalized attention. Please visit www.YourCharmingChild.com for more information and how to register or call Lisa at 215-453-1432.

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