Mastering Everyday Manners
Life Skills and Modern Manners Programs for K-12
More Than A Life Skill
Todays children are over scheduled, parents are exhausted and teachers are overwhelmed. Electronics have redefined conversation and meaningful personal connections. Mastering Everyday Manners is a modern manners program for students grades K-12. Manners are a choice and students must be taught that manners are more than rules. Research has shown that students with manners benefit socially, academically and emotionally.
Mastering Everyday Manners offers private and group instruction to schools. In addition to Fairfield and New Haven Counties, we also work with boarding schools throughout New England.
Conscious Conduct
Manners are a choice. At Mastering Everyday Manners we use an approach called Conscious Conduct. We teach students that they are responsible for their actions and words. Conscious Conduct is manners in action. A student has the power to shift their mindset.
Conscious Conduct is a holistic approach. It benefits students mentally and emotionally and gives them the confidence to live their lives authentically.
Mastering Everyday Manners programs are designed to give your student the tools to present the best version of themselves. We empower young people to make choices, to be accountable and take responsibility for their words and actions.
We offer Home Private Instruction & all programs are fully customizable to fit your needs!
Mastering Everyday Manners
Mastering Everyday Manners is a modern manners program to teach a timeless set of rules that can be used in all areas of their lives. Manners are more than a list of dos and don'ts - they show the world that you respect yourself and others. Manners promote civility, kindness and compassion. Children with manners are remembered and rewarded through opportunities.
At Mastering Everyday Manners we want every child to recognize the power of manners and make manners a lifelong habit.
“Don't worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you.”
— R. Fulgham, Author, Everything I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten
Dining Etiquette
Mastering Everyday Manners Dining Etiquette teaches students everyday dining skills. In addition to learning basics such as place settings and flatware they will also learn about the rules and styles of dining (American and Continental). Our instructor will dine with student(s) - individual or group - covering a multitude of topics including dining conversation and the duties of the host/hostess. This program is interactive and customized based on students skills and age. Dining Etiquette is a MUST for students of all ages.
Communications
in the Digital Age
This program applies to all communications - oral, written and digital. Based on specific rules, students will be taught what communication methods should be used in various real world scenarios. They will learn how to address and introduce people (formal and informal), rules of communication etiquette (including email and text) and the importance of correspondence and honoring traditions. Additional topics include social media, your digital footprint and managing it. This program is highly recommended for high school students as they expand their peer and social circles. This program is for teens transitioning from high school to college and beyond.
Ace The Interview
This is a must for any student preparing for an admissions or job interview. This program reinforces everyday manners basics (eye contact, posture, handshake, and more) and teaches specific interview strategies. Students will be given valuable tips on conversation skills, how to overcome nerves and handle tough questions. They will be taught how to present themselves and make a lasting positive impression. This is a great opportunity to learn in a stress-free environment.
“Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. If you have that awareness, you have good manners, no matter what fork you use.”
— Emily Post
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About Louise
My name is P. Louise McDonough and I started Mastering Everyday Manners to teach my daughter manners. Quickly I learned that manners are more than rules! Manners are about people and relationships. They show respect, empathy and integrity. They allow us to connect with others at a personal level. Manners are a life skill that is timeless. Everyday we have a choice to show our manners through our words and actions and present the best version of ourselves to the world.
With our programs students are taught the rules and benefits of manners, how to use them and why they matter. Manners are a choice and only make a difference when put in action. Through Conscious Conduct our students are confident, positive and memorable.
Emily Post Certified
Private Instructions
Group Lessons
