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This special introductory class provides an overview into the world of manners with tips on how to survive the holiday season with style and grace.  Children and teens are instructed in all aspects of    etiquette and protocol while developing fundamental character-building traits such as respect, compassion and common  courtesies. Through acquiring and practicing these indispensable life skills, children gain more confidence and increase self-esteem. 
 
In addition to the instruction, a formal dining tutorial portion is taught covering all rules of table and dining etiquette.  Children and teens learn how to set a basic table, the proper way to use their utensils, how to manage specific types of foods and beverages, and how to initiate and participate in conversation during an actual 5-course meal.  This fun-filled program is full of interaction and practice for your child or teen.

Program topics include: 
� Etiquette vs. Manners
� First Impressions
� Meetings & Greetings
� Handshake & Eye Contact
� Art of Introductions
� Telephone Etiquette
� Punchbowl Etiquette
� Table & Dining Skills
� Holiday Dining
� Party Etiquette
� Dressing Up
� Gift Giving & Receiving
� Thank You Notes
 
Click on the following links to enroll now! 

Children's Class - October 18, 2008
 "Museum Manners"
Children Ages 7 to 12
 
 Saturday, October 11, 2008
11am to 2pm 
 Los Angeles County Museum of Art

For more information, please call (310) 276-9078.
 
 
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Television actress Kelly Rutherford attended the National Good Manners Day USA celebration on Friday, August 22, 2008.  
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Greetings!
 

Thank you to everyone who attended our first ever National Good Manners Day USA!  The event was a great success as children and their parents participated in a number of child-friendly activities ranging from arts & crafts, to face painting and a drum circle all while celebrating the importance of good manners!  A special thank you to our terrific sponsors and contributors for all their generous donations.  And, congratulations to our lucky raffle winners Darlene Hoyer, Sandy Sinanian, Lola Ross and Cate & David Miller. Next year promises to be even more spectacular as we intend to celebrate the occasion on a grand scale in our native Beverly Hills.  

"Manners Survey" 


Don't delay, there's still time to participate in our "Manners Survey".  Take a moment and enter your chance to win a Flip Video Mino Series Camcoder!  Simply click here to voice your opinion.  Results coming soon!

Preliminary Findings 


Not to our surprise, our preliminary findings have shown 94.5% of survey takers believe that having good manners and being polite are important in getting along in today's world.  If this is truly a reflection of how we feel, then let's strive to be a bit more polite, a bit more thoughtful and a bit more kind in the coming year.  This will not only make a huge difference in our overall interactions with others, but will also help to ensure a more positive future for ourselves as a nation.  

Show Me the Manners!   
 

Don't stop there, put your words into action by enrolling in one of our many course offerings for adults and children this Fall/Winter season.  We have a number of programs and curriculums to satisfy your needs whether you are interested in improving your personal communications, professional dealings, corporate interactions or familial relations.  Visit the Class Dates section of our website www.beverlyhillsmanners.com for a complete schedule and details.
 
Wishing all of our children and families a very safe and happy return as they embark on a new school year!  

 
Very best,
Lisa Gach�
 
National Good Manners Day USA Featured in OK! Magazine
  

Lisa Gach�, distinguishes for the magazine the difference between celebrities and their identity in the media versus their true nature and role modeling in real life.  Click here to read complete story! 

Business Lunch   

"The Business Lunch" Business Etiquette for Professionals  

Today more business is conducted over restaurant tables than in offices because it is at the dining table where relationships are solidified and the bridges of trust and understanding are constructed. Students graduating from the top business schools, as well as seasoned executives, are returning to the table to learn their do's and don'ts because to be successful in business one must also be proficient in all aspects of table dining.   

 

The Business Lunch program educates participants on the  importance of positive first impressions in the business world and covers all the skills of the table during a 5-course luncheon dining tutorial. 

 

Sign up for yourself or contact us to arrange for a private group tutorial for your business or office!

 
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National Good Manners Day Speech & Photo Gallery
  

Good afternoon everybody, and thank you so much for coming today. My name is Lisa Gach�, and I am the co-founder of Beverly Hills Manners™.    Before I tell you more about what I do and why we are all here today, I'd like to acknowledge a few people without whom this event could never succeed.  Read the complete National Good Manners Day speech here

 

Be sure to visit our new Photo Gallery section of the website with photos from the event coming this Monday!!