Oh, the pleasures of afternoon tea. Can you relate?
I bet if you are interested in etiquette certification, then you understand the benefits and pleasures of afternoon tea.
If you listed out your top 5 favorite ways to relax and enjoy life, would afternoon tea be on your list?
If not, what in the world! You need to add this to your list.
Trust me.
So much can be learned and created over afternoon tea.
I can remember my first “real” adult tea. I was invited by a girlfriend to have tea at The Ritz Carlton in Atlanta. The tea was life changing! Truly. Afternoon tea has been a ritual of mine ever since that day when I was a young lady in my twenties…newly married and starting my career.
I can remember the music, the setting and my very first scone. I grew up in the south and tea was served over ice and very sweet and served during most every meal. It was the gold standard.
And sitting down at The Ritz with all the beautiful things…tea pots, white glove service and the prettiest petit fours – life changed.
Can you remember certain moments like this in your life? If so, do share. Send an email to me and let me know. I am all ears!
Here is How You Can Incorporate Afternoon Tea into Your Daily Life
Relax and Enjoy a Cup: You don’t need your task list or an excuse to have a cup of tea. Take a quiet moment for yourself and be with your thoughts. Simple sit and enjoy. Use your favorite cup or mug. I like to use a a teacup to make it a bit more special during this dedicated time. And yes, I switch out my favorite tea cups depending on my mood.
Favorite Indulgence: Now is the time to enjoy that special chocolate you have been thinking about. Like wine, you can pair tea with many of your favorite treats. And adding chocolate to this special time is one of my absolute favorite ways to have a cup of tea.
Creativity: Make a pot of tea, take out your favorite teacup and sit with your notepad and let your imagination go down many different paths. There is something about a cup of tea that sparks many ideas. If you have a project….work related or any other type of endeavor- brain storm with a cup of tea. If you are thinking about becoming certified to teach etiquette, now is the time to get your creative juices flowing.
Journal: Journaling is a meaningful way to spend your time. Whether it is a gratitude list or anything else that is on your mind-get your thoughts in paper. Of course, with a cup of tea.
Etiquette Certification and Pleasures of Tea
When you become certified to teach etiquette to children, teaching charm school and afternoon tea becomes a popular request from parents and other organization like Girl Scout Troops and Jack and Jill Clubs of America.
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 NOTself-guided.
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.
Dr. Borba, “We Need to Teach Children How to be Human”
You may have seen Michele Borba, ED.D. on the Today Show giving parenting advice. As an etiquette expert, you will want to add this book to your reading list.
I was lucky enough to see her speak at a school in Philadelphia. You can tell she is the EXPERT and one of the most passionate advocates for children and teens.
If you have not seen her, spend some time on You Tube to see and witness what I mean.
If You Are Currently Teaching Manners to Children or Waiting in the Wings, You Will Want to Add This Book to Your Reading List.
Thrivers: The Surprising Reason Why Some Kids Struggle and Other Shine
Dr. Borba says Thrivers are made not born.
Even before the pandemic, children were stressed, lonely and overwhelmed. According to Dr. Borba, we have focused so much on testing and being competitive, we have lost touch and not taught children how to be human.
When I read this….it caused a moment of pause. It is a profound statement and one I believe to be true.
Here is the good news. Character strengths can and must be taught to children. Character strengths are as important as academic success.
Dr. Borba Lists Character Strengths As:
Self-Confidence
Empathy
Self-Control
Integrity
Curiosity
Perservance
Optimism
The book is filled with proven strategies you can easily teach children from preschool through high school.
I like how Dr. Borba gives us ideas on how to weave these skills into our everyday lives. We don’t always need worksheets or lectures.
By reading this book, we learn how to find meaningful ways to nurture the seven character strengths by modeling, discussing and pointing them out.
I do hope you add this book to your “etiquette” library.
As always, thanks for reading and being a part of the manners movement.
Here is a FREE Guide to Help YOU Start a Business Teaching Manners to Children
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 NOTself-guided.
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.
How to Establish Yourself as an Etiquette Coach When First Starting Your Business?
Etiquette Coaches Communicate with Their New Audience:
Start with social media. This is absolutely free! You can start a Facebook page and post your thoughts and observations. As you read articles that are relevant, comment and post them on your social media platforms.
This is a lifestyle business. As you are out with your children or grandchildren, post about your adventures out in your everyday life.
Etiquette CoachesOffer to Write Articles for Media Resources
You are an expert that can provide valuable information for teachers, parents and leaders in your community. Look for ways to help by contributing articles to local parenting magazines, online news, and printed media. Pitch your story to local news stations.
As an Etiquette Coach, What Do You Have in Common with Your Audience
You know parents are so happy and interested in having their children grow up kind, smart, happy and well-adjusted adults. Educators are happy to have you share not only your passion but your knowledge within their schools virtually and in-person.
Think about what you have in common with your audience when writing the about page/bio on your website. Communicate your commonalities when you are introducing yourself to others. This takes practice and intention. Write down your thoughts and ideas.
Etiquette Coaches Draw from their Previous Experiences
All of our current licensees have varied backgrounds. We have teachers, engineers, grandmothers, mothers, human resource managers and event planners. You have transferable skills that make a difference. Trust me, the world needs what you have to offer.
Etiquette Coaches Show Authority by Recognizing Their Value
I tell my licensees not to give away their expertise for free. However, there are times when starting your business, where offering a class pro-bono is at times a good idea. It gives you experience and at the same time helps an organization or a non-profit.
Shift Your Mindset
You are the expert. Think of yourself as one. This tips is absolutely the most important one on this list. You must feel like an authority on etiquette issues from the inside.
Here is a FREE Guide to Help YOU Start a Business Teaching Manners to Children
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 NOTself-guided.
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.
Conversation skills are one of the most popular topics to teach as etiquette expert.
Parents want their children to have this as a life skill. Teachers see the need in the classroom – both virtually and in-person.
Corporations are shocked their new hires are lacking this skill.
Schools are re-opening. As an etiquette expert waiting in the wings, are you prepared? Do you know how to teach conversation skills? Do you have ideas on how to role-play this with students from preschool to high school?
Why Are Conversation Skills So Important for Etiquette Coaches to Teach?
The human connection has never been so important. We need it. Children need it. Many of us have taken it for granted.
Many schools are re-opening. Parents are looking for ways to supplement their children’s education. Yesterday, I was able to connect a parent looking for a private instruction for her seven-year-old daughter to one of our licensees.
Teachers and schools are looking for outsiders to provide content and programming either virtually or in-person.
Teaching Conversation Skills Are Important Because:
Parents want their children to learn life skills and manners to function as healthy happy adults
Children needs these skills to cultivate friendships
Children feel confident when they are able to connect and participate socially
Conversation skills allow us to self-express
We can share our sense of humor through our conversations
We make a human connection through conversation
As An Etiquette Coach Here is How You Teach Conversation Skills
Isn’t it special to have someone be fully present with you- especially with all the distractions we have today? To have a conversation with an adult or a child is something to behold these days…a conversation without interruptions or to look down at our phone.
My most popular topic when teaching business etiquette in the workplace is The Art of the Human Connection. The art of having a conversation, is a lost “art”. We are so consumed with social media that often we are so buried in it we miss out on so many opportunities. Often, it is the first request I have from a human resource director to discuss the basic skills of conversation to their team.
Take time to have conversations. Life is fuller when you have this social skill. You actually become interesting. A child learns so much about life when they hear adults engaged in a conversation.
Eye contact: This is a social skill that is so very important. By making eye contact, it shows someone that you are interested. It sends a message that you are confident. Point this out to a child. Explain why this is important. Take the opportunity to talk about confidence and how it feels. Get on their level. Literally! Get down on your knees if necessary and make eye contact with them.
Teach children to listen to others: Another important social skill is to listen. Tell them it is alright for there to be silence when having a conversation. This is the time to practice sharing-sharing the space to tell ideas and experiences.
Ask questions: By asking questions, you show others that you are interested in their experiences. Ask a child questions. Explain to them that you are having a conversation. Encourage your clients to try this around the family meal.
Phone skills: The Wall Street Journal had an article about answering the phone. Remember when we were growing up and we took messages for our parents? With smart phones, this most likely is not happening. This was a great way to teach conversation skills. It is still important for children to know how to answer a phone and converse. Practice with them during your manners class. Turn on your speaker phone so your children can hear your conversations.
Read a story. After reading a story, talk about it with your students.. Did they like the story? What was their favorite part?
Here is a FREE Guide to Help YOU Start a Business Teaching Manners to Children
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 NOTself-guided.
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.
Let me introduce you to our new etiquette expert, Kristen DeSanto. She is a go-getter and we are thrilled to have her teaching Manners To Go.
She is a mother of two boys, an entrepreneur and she has already gotten a fast start. And wow, is she creative.
Her students are going to love her.
The name of her new business is, Modernly Mannered, FUNdementals for Life. Take a look at her logo here:
Kristen created this and engaged a graphic designer to refine it even before we had completed her etiquette training.
Before her certification was complete, a plan was in place to teach. In fact, today we are talking about her options on how to market her new programs.
Her sons play LaCrosse, so naturally this is a great place for her to start. She has a strong connection to the sports community in her city.
Becoming an entrepreneur is a rewarding journey. In fact, I think once you have an entrepreneurial spirit, it never leaves you. This spirit becomes a part of your DNA.
Owning a business certainly has its challenges but the rewards are great.
With Manners To Go , you get to work with your passion everyday. Your work never feels like work. FREEDOM is one of the highlights.
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 NOTself-guided.
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.
On Saturday afternoon, I had such a lovely conversation with a potential licensee.
We spoke about all the things….etiquette, her background, why manners matter, why children need them today….etc. etc. etc.
Actually, to me it was the perfect way to spend part of my Saturday.
She asked a really good question, “which training should I choose”? We offer “live” video sessions or an in-person event….one that is private and shoulder to shoulder.
And my answer to her was this: “how do you like to learn”. When you are considering any type of training, whether it is to learn a new computer skill, creative writing techniques or learning a new language, you must consider your personal preference.
My conversation with her is the inspiration for this post.
I could hear her first choice in her voice. She came alive when we started talking about the in-person/immersion option.
In my eyes, all of my licensees are special. THEY make the experience beautiful, charming, valuable, eclectic and interesting.
Keep reading if you want to discover more about our trainings and why we choose certain locations.
Etiquette Certification: Location Matters
Let me explain. I love beautiful things and experiences, and I believe location matters.
That is why, when an in-person event is scheduled, I go all in. I personally am involved with the planning.
I am proud to let you know I choose the most beautiful and special places to hold our trainings.
A bed and breakfast inn in the south was such a stylish and eclectic space and walking distance from museums and a bustling city life. I read about it on Goop.
Each afternoon, the inn sat out lovely trays of petite fours and tarts. Iced and hot tea was always available. The weather was pristine and we sat outside on the covered porch for some of our training.
Etiquette Training at The Ritz Carlton
We are so lucky to have this establishment in the US. A few weeks ago, I trained a new licensee in both our children’s and business etiquette programs. What a delight she was!
The Ritz is unparalleled in service. If you want to experience excellent customer service, then go to a Ritz Carlton…anywhere!
My favorite line is from The Ritz and they say it so well – “it’s my pleasure”.
I have used The Ritz many times when we have our trainings over afternoon tea. Their scones are the best ever and their service is like no other.
If you want to experience white glove service, then choose a city that has a The Ritz Carlton.
Etiquette Training and Certification at Tiffany’s in New York City
The most coveted reservation, Breakfast at Tiffany’s is one to cherish.
And, yes, you will want the teacup…the teapot…and the special blend of Tiffany’s tea!
This one is for the record books.
I also had lunch there and it is as charming as tea.
Etiquette Training Session at the Most Eclectic Book Store EVER
I have lost count on the number of people I have told about this location.
It is charming.
It is eclectic.
It is the most interesting place I have held an etiquette training.
This book exchange has it all. A library. A book store. A boutique. My most favorite salad. A tea salon. Multiple baristas to make anything your heart desires.
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 NOTself-guided.
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.
Lisa Richey provides etiquette programs to businesses, schools, and individuals.
