The #1 Mistake Parents Make When Teaching Table Manners (And How You Can Fix It!)
The Step-by-Step Guide to Teaching Table Manners to Children
For Aspiring Etiquette Experts Ready to Make an Impact
One of the most rewarding aspects of being an etiquette expert is teaching table manners to children. They love it—especially the part of the class where they get to eat!
There are many reasons why this is one of my favorite modules to teach. One, of course, is that you can see an immediate change in a child.
The venues to teach a table manners class is vast and long.
Teach Table Manners:
- During a private instruction (parents can be included)
- Girl and Boy Scout troops
- Country Clubs
- School Assembly and in the classroom programs
- Church groups
- Non-profit organizations
- Summer camps
The list can go on and on….
Are you ready to transform lives by teaching children the confidence and grace that come with impeccable table manners?
If you’ve been searching for the perfect way to start your business teaching manners to children, you’re in the right place.
Becoming a certified etiquette expert is more than a career—it’s a calling.
The Biggest Mistake Parents Make When Teaching Table Manners
Parents everywhere want their children to have polished table manners, yet most unknowingly teach etiquette as a list of rules rather than a skillset rooted in confidence and social grace.
They correct behaviors in the moment—“Elbows off the table!” “Don’t talk with your mouth full!”—but rarely equip their children with the deeper understanding of why manners matter.
This is where YOU come in. When you train to become an etiquette expert, you learn how to teach table manners in a way that is engaging, memorable, and empowering for both children and parents.
How to Teach Table Manners Like an Expert
If you’re considering becoming certified to teach children’s etiquette, follow this proven step-by-step approach to teaching table manners in a way that sticks:
Step 1: Set the Stage for Success
Before you even introduce a fork or napkin, start with an essential foundation: Why do table manners matter? Engage children in a conversation about how good manners help them feel confident, included, and respected. This emotional connection is key to making lessons meaningful.
Step 2: Teach by Example
Children learn best by observing. As an etiquette expert, you will model poised, effortless dining skills—holding utensils correctly, sitting with elegance, and engaging in pleasant conversation. Parents will look to you as the ultimate authority, and your expertise will become the gold standard.
Step 3: Make Learning Fun and Interactive
Gone are the days of boring classes! When you become certified in children’s etiquette, you’ll learn engaging, play-based techniques to teach essential skills, such as:
✔️ The “Magic Napkin” Trick – How to place it properly and use it with ease.
✔️ The Silent Soup Challenge – Mastering the art of spooning soup without a sound.
✔️ The Ultimate Restaurant Role-Play – Teaching children how to confidently order and interact with servers.
Step 4: Build Confidence, Not Perfection
Children don’t need to be perfect; they need to feel empowered. Your role as an etiquette instructor is to help them feel at ease with table manners, so they carry these skills into adulthood with confidence.
Why Train With Manners To Go?
If you’ve been waiting for a sign to step into your purpose as an etiquette educator, this is it. Becoming certified with Manners To Go means:
-You’re learning from the greatest.
-You receive a done-for-you curriculum. No guesswork—just expert training, lesson plans, and the confidence to launch your business immediately.
– You join an elite community. This isn’t just a certification; it’s an invitation into a network of ambitious, passionate etiquette educators.
It’s Time to Say Yes to Your Calling
The demand for etiquette instruction is growing. Parents and schools are searching for experts who can teach children grace, poise, and social confidence.Are you ready to step into this role?
📌 Click here to start your journey to becoming a certified etiquette expert.
Here is a FREE Guide to Help YOU Start a Business Teaching Manners to Children
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Here Are Your Next Steps
Get to Know Manners To Go™
Most likely, you will want to get to know us. Feel free to call or email us. Click on the links below. We are happy to discuss the details with you.
Decide on the best training option for you
We offer two trainings to become certified to teach manners to children:
Option #1:
“Live” Video Training
If you are looking to start immediately and save money on travel and time, then this is your best option.You choose the dates of our trainings. Most choose to have their sessions once a week, others twice. This is a “live” and private training. It is NOT self-guided.
Option #2:
Two-Day In-Person
PRIVATE Training. That’s right, we meet in person, the two of us and our focus is completely on your business. Click the image above or follow the button below to learn more and to see a list of cities available for your training.
Receive the curriculum and book your training dates
Upon payment, you receive the curriculum. Next, we will send an email asking you to schedule your first training date.
Join the
Manners To Go™ movement with Lisa Richey.
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Lisa Richey provides etiquette programs to businesses, schools, and individuals.
