Topics include:  Greetings (eye contact, speaking clearly, using the other person's
name, and handshaking), Magic Words and Magic Silence, Telephone Manners
("Mom's on the phone!"), Play Date and Party Behavior (including gift issues and
thank you notes), Sharing and Avoiding the 2 B's and 2 T's (Bossiness, Boasting,
Teasing, and Tattling), Good Sportsmanship, Behavior in Public, Helping Behaviors,
Setting a Simple Place Setting and Dining Manners.

What works

Practical expectations for parents

Topics include:  Behavior in the Classroom, on the Playground, and in the Lunchroom, Good Sportsmanship, Conversation Skills and The Handshake, Telephone Etiquette, Guest and Host Expectations, Writing Thank You Notes, Behavior in Public, Communicating with People with Special Needs, Helping Behaviors, American Table Setting and Dining Manners

What works

Topics include:  Concepts of Respect, Civility and Empathy, Advanced Conversation Skills (including effective nonverbal communication), Public Speaking Skills, Written Communication Beyond the Thank You Letter, Borrowing and Lending, Showing Respect for Parents and Siblings, Babysitting Etiquette, Personal Grooming, Electronic Etiquette, Table Setting and Dining Manners (American tradition with introduction to various global customs).

What works

Topics include:  Discussion of Personal Goals and the Tricks of a Civil Society, Job
Skills (writing a resume, a cover letter, asking for references, interviewing,
on-the-job behavior), Entertaining (composing a guest list, creating a budget,
timing of invitations, and being a good host and good guest), Advanced Written
Communication (letters of inquiry, sympathy notes, etc...) and Spoken
Communication (introductions, how to start a conversation, etc...), Electronic
Etiquette, Respectful Disagreement, Fine Restaurant Dining and Tipping.

What works