"Holiday Etiquette Essentials" Class, December 15, 2012, Tampa Bay

(source: Hirshfields.wordpress.com
of Bachman's Idea House)

* Can you email holiday invitations and greetings instead of mailing cards?

* Must you really attend your workplace holiday party?

* Can you use red wine glasses with white wine?

* Must you show guests your bedroom if they ask for a tour?

* How do you tactfully handle conflicting invitations?
* What should you do when you see a guest double dip?

* How can you let guests know not to bring gifts?

* Is it OK to re-gift?

* Do you always have to provide gifts for your children's teachers? If so, what?

* Do you always have to bring a gift when invited to a holiday party? If so, what?

* Is it appropriate to ask my guests to remove their shoes?

* How much do you tip your stylist, newspaper carrier, babysitter at the holiday season?

* The party is for adults only. How do you handle your friend that wants to bring her children?

 

Learn the answers to these questions and more! We'll cover:

 

                Hospitable Hosting * Being a Gracious Guest

           * Uninvited Guests * RSVP's * Out of Town Guests

           * Gift Giving & Receiving * Taboo & Tasteful Topics

              of Conversation * Invitations * Holiday Greetings

        * Dining Etiquette  * Handling Embarrassing Situations

Saturday, December 15, 2012, 7p-9p, Palm Harbor, $74, appetizers included,  REGISTRATION

For more information, contact: info@civilitycentre.com
or call (813) 579-7087.

Holiday Manners: Social and Dining Etiquette Class for Children and Teens (ages 9-15), December 15, 2012, Tampa Bay

Does your child remember to shake hands and introduce him/herself when meeting people? Does your child understand what defines appropriate attire for holiday events? Does your child understand how to use the placeware at a formal meal? Does your child understand how to appropriately maneuver the buffet table? Does your child know when is it OK to put elbows on the table? Is your child a good host and guest? Is your child savvy about mobile manners while at holiday events? Does your child remember to send thank you notes for gifts? Provide your child with holiday manners skills that will benefit them though the holidays and beyond. In this highly interactive age appropriate course, your child will learn skills that will help them to be successful and build their self-esteem, character, confidence, and social skills. Your child will cover a multitude of areas:   Why Manners Are Important * Introductions, Greetings, Proper Handshakes * Etiquette When Visiting Family * Gift Giving and Receiving * Respectful Conversations * Appropriate Holiday Attire * Being a Polite Host and Guest * Polite Party Behavior &Tech Manners * Holiday Dining Etiquette * Importance of Thank You Notes
Saturday, December 15, 2012, 9ap-1p, Palm Harbor, $119, lunch included, REGISTRATION For more information, contact: info@civilitycentre.com or call (813) 579-7087.