“Teaching manners to the Teenagers gives them the tools to function and succeed as adults”

In today’s world, the overall development of the children has become very important. It is no longer enough that the child is academically sound.

Ms. Sabira Merchant specializes in transforming youth into savvy personalities.

It is about the Visual Appearance, Communication, body language (posture, eye contact, and nervous habits), word choice (tone, speed, inflection, laughter) and positive thinking as well as improving relationships to make them into charming personalities.

Course Content:

Introduction

Gender Awareness

Awareness towards under privileged or challenged

Sensitivity towards

religious sentiments

the environment

Controlling Noise pollution

Respect towards servants, lower class, waiters, drivers etc.

Being considerate

Charity

Manners & Etiquette

The right way of blowing your nose and sneezing and don’ts in public.

· Social Etiquette: A teenager’s social life is extremely important because fitting in with peers can make the difference between feeling confident and being one of those people who struggles to fit in. Learning proper etiquette gives teens the skills that will be useful at the moment as well as later in life.

Art of answering -spontaneously with flair & finesse

Conversation and Communication Etiquette:

Do’s and don’ts in conversation.

Art of how to join a conversation & come out of it.

Being Friendly

How to Dine– Be open to new foods, asking questions, what to talk on dining table with family, elders, professionals, peers, friends.

Gifting Etiquette

Do’s and don’ts in giving gifts and flowers

Telephone Manners

When calling a friend, identify yourself to the person who answers the phone before asking to speak your friend. By doing so, the parents or other family member who answer the phone will appreciate this courtesy and see you as friendly.

Personal Grooming

Planning a Party

Making a Guest list

Birthdays and club parties

Selecting venues

Seating Arrangements

Ordering food

Bill Payments & tipping

Manners towards parents and grandparents, siblings

The Rule of Twelve

When talking with others, always use a form of thanks and the person’s name in the first 12 words you speak

By following this rule of 12, people will want to continue to do nice things for you.

Dining Etiquette

Table setting

Silverware Savvy , Chopsticks

Napkin Placement

How to Eat Various Foods, Foods to Avoid