ParisÂ’ First Etiquette & Dining Class for Children
Children, teens and young adults in Paris, France can at last learn proper "savoir vivre" in English. In addition to etiquette and dining skills, participants will be versed in such moral values as honesty, integrity, responsibility and self-respect.
Paris, France (PRWEB) September 9, 2004
Minding Manners today opened Paris’ first etiquette, dining and character education based company to benefit children, teens and young adults in attaining valuable social, life, communication and leadership skills. Geared toward English-speaking participants, the programs will appeal not only to French nationals with a high level of English, but also to the international community including residents, expatriates and children of diplomats. The headquarters is located at 91, rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré in Paris 8th. Programs will be offered throughout Paris, the Hauts-de-Seine and the Yvelines.
"Manners and good character are the hard assets on the road to success that will determine the quality of a childÂ’s relationships for a lifetime", said Tamiko Zablith, who is the founder and director of Minding Manners. She adds that the graduates will be polished and prepared to meet lifeÂ’s social and ethical challenges with grace and integrity as they will have acquired skills that will endure throughout their scholastic, professional and personal lives. Ms. Zablith is FranceÂ’s only internationally licensed Youth Etiquette Consultant trained and certified by the Protocol School of Washington, the leader in etiquette and protocol training for children and adults. In addition, she is a member of the Association for Moral Education and a member of the Boston University Center for the Advancement of Ethics and Character.
This Back-to-School term, two programs will be presented: Kinder Courses for ages 4 - 7 years old, and Little Ambassadors for ages 8 - 12 years old. The Kinder Courses program will begin on Wednesday, September 22 at 10:30 am. It is an 11-week activity filled, role playing, etiquette and character building program specifically designed for the very young. The Little Ambassadors program will begin on Wednesday, October 6 at 1:30 pm. It is a 9-week confidence building program promoting leadership skills. Each program covers topics such as proper introductions, the ABCÂ’s of table manners, telephone etiquette, etiquette of public places, public speaking, self-respect, respect for others, honesty, integrity, and good-citizenship. Each session lasts 90-minutes and all programs are presented in English.
The fall program will take place in Neuilly-sur-Seine, the winter program in Paris 7th and the spring program in Paris 16th. The Kinder Courses is 290€ and the Little Ambassadors is 360€. The investment includes class sessions, refreshments, take-home workbook, materials, 4-course dining tutorial and a certificate of recognition. The graduation dinner, a chance to put those new skills to use, will be held at a fine restaurant or luxury hotel at the end of each session.
For additional information on Minding Manners and the various programs, please call 01 47 88 15 44 or send an email to info@mindingmanners. com, or visit the web site at www. MindingManners. com
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