Etiquette for Young Ladies is as fun as it is educational. Empowering young ladies with manners, social skills, poise and style will allow them to be more confident in social settings, to understand their potential and to feel good about themselves.

This 6-week course teaches social etiquette, table manners, personal grooming and skin care and more. Classes are taught conversational style which involves everyone in discussion for easy learning. This program teaches young ladies social and life skills through interactive exercises and illustrated keepsake workbooks, in a safe classroom style environment, and is free of charge to partcipants. 

We had a successful Open House reception on April 3rd 2016 to welcome prospective students, and provide information to the public about applying for the program. Parents and friends of local elementary and middle schools as well as interested community members attended the event. If you missed it, and would like more information on the program, please feel free to contact us.

Curriculum

Week One

greetings & introductons

• First Impressions

• Introductions

• Self Introduction and Introducing Others

• Handshaking

• Eye Contact

• Smiling

• Appearance

• How to Make an Entrance

• Please, Thank You and You're Welcome

• Making Mistakes and Apologizing

• Telephone Etiquette

Week TWO

getting social

• Quick Review *

• Texting and Social Networking Sites

• Techno-Etiquette

• Social Media Presence

• Gift Giving and Receiving

• How to be a Social Butterfly

• Attending A Party or other Event

• How to Write a Proper Thank-You Note

• Dealing With Teasing and Bullies

• Becoming a Skilled Conversationalist

• Joining a Group and Exiting a Conversation

• Decorum - Socially Pleasant, Encouraged Behavior

Week three

table manners and more

• Quick Review *

• The ABC's of Dining

• Four-Course Meal Instructional

• Essential Table Skills and Dining Manners

• Formal/Informal Place Settings

• Use of Proper Utensils

• American/Continental Style of Dining

• International Customs

• Entering and Leaving The Table

• Posture and Conversation

• How to Sit and Stand Like a Lady

Week four

image & body

• Quick Review *

• Self Presentation

• Your Body as a Temple

• Poise & Posture: How to Exude Poise and Confidence

• Grooming – Skin and Hair Care

• Importance of Good Attitude and Positive Body Language

• Positive Body Image

• Eating to Live Healthy

• Essential Health & Exercise

• Image 

• The Polished Look

• Personal Style

• Dressing Appropriately

• How to Cultivate a Pleasant-Sounding Voice

• Techniques for a Graceful Walk

• How to Pose for a Photograph

Week five

inner beauty & bringing out your personality

• Quick Review *

• Exuding Grace

• Self Esteem and Confidence

• Being a Girl Who Matters

• The Inner Work. How to Make a Positive Impact in the World

• Kindess, Giving Back

• Respect and Courtesy

• Everyday Civility

• Socially Pleasant Behavior

• Tolerance

• Politeness and Consideration for Others

Week six

• Full Course Review*

• Choosing a Path for Your Life

• Mini Presentations  

Graduation Celebration

This will be a luncheon where the participants will have the opportunity to utilize the skills learned at a real-life event! Each girl will take part in a Graduation Ceremony where she will walk in front of the audience to recieve her Certificate of Attendance. The graduate with then receive a membership in the NOiR DiAMONDS Alumni Club - an educational organization committed to developing exceptional skills that last a lifetime.