Elementary Classes
(Ages 7-12)
The Elementary Etiquette program is for children ages 7-12. In this five-session class, students learn proper dining etiquette for casual and formal meals in both Zig-Zag (American) and Continental (European) styles. There is also instruction on making introductions, including others in conversation, writing thank you notes, and phone etiquette. The session concludes with a formal tea. Class sizes are kept small for personalized instruction.
Classes for Teens
(Ages 7-12)
In the full etiquette classes, students learn to incorporate proper etiquette into their everyday life:
- Appearance and posture
- Handling different and difficult situations
- Thank you notes
- Phone manners
- Electronic communication and social media
- Setting the table (formal and casual)
- Zig Zag and Continental styles of dining
Although separate classes are offered the material presented is almost identical. Girls will have the opportunity to practice walking in heels and boys will learn to tie a tie.
Dining Workshop
(Ages 7-18)
A 90-minute dining workshop is also offered for busy students who just want to learn dining etiquette. The workshop focuses on table manners and dining in the Zig Zag (American) style of dining in casual and formal situations.
The Youth Program offers classes for students ages 7-18. These classes are based on a proven curriculum that builds a student’s self-confidence while they learn good manners, dining, and communication skills. If you are interested in a class, but unable to fit the current offering in your schedule, please sign up for the mailing list to be notified when the next classes are available. Private lessons are also available.
About polite society
Minding your manners, dining etiquette, and social graces are life skills. Knowing how to look someone in the eye and give a firm handshake are signs of confidence, having the ability to know your way around in social situations, the correct way to introduce yourself and others, having poise when sitting at the dining table, and not being intimidated, all these are skills that are important in everyday life and are essential in polite society, good manners will never go out of style are greatly appreciated and always will be important.
Being polite is not being weak on the contrary it shows strength and depth, these are some of the subjects that are taught, it is delightful to observe the young men being chivalrous and the young ladies acting in a ladylike manner, 60% of corporates America look for these skills and are prerequisites when looking at new hires, as an entrepreneur it gives you an edge over the competition. Practicing these skills is essential in getting ahead in the daily practices of life socially and professionally.
ROSEMARIE SULLIVAN
Teacher and Life Coach in Etiquette, Social Graces, Professional Presence, and Public Speaking for children and adults.
Practicing these skills is essential in getting ahead in the daily practices of life socially and professionally.
- Greetings
- Introduction/ Proper order of introduction
- Professional presence
- Public Speaking with confidence
- Dining etiquette
- The Golden Rule
- Magic words
- Social Graces
- Ladylike
- Chivalry
- Unmentionables
- Attire / Dressing
- Grooming
- Personal habits
Experience you can trust
A classically trained opera singer and native of Jamaica, Rosemarie Sullivan migrated to the United States in 1982. With more than 30 years of experience in the real estate industry, Sullivan has worn several hats, including that of a realtor, mortgage broker, and broker-owner. As a broker-owner, she mentored and coached many new agents, inspiring quite a few to open their brokerages. She also maintained a satellite mortgage broker office where she facilitated numerous first-time homebuyers and investors workshops and assisted buyers in obtaining loans unique to their diverse situations. She has also served as the President of the Education Committee at the North East Florida Board of Realtors where she sat on the arbitration committee and oversaw disputes and resolutions between realtors and clients.
One of her greatest passions is giving back to the community, especially communities that serve the youth. Sullivan has been a mentor, teacher, and an overall great inspiration for children through her etiquette teaching, social graces, and mentorship for preteens at the YMCA and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Volusia/Flagler Counties, she truly can inspire and enable people of all ages and backgrounds.
Sullivan also has experience working with seniors. When the real estate market collapsed, she re-strategized and ventured into the Assisted Living Facility (ALF) world as the owner and administrator of her facility, which housed five seniors. Through this experience, Sullivan was greatly exposed to diversity in age, life stages, race, sex, and values, which prompted her development of a sound diversity and inclusion strategy.
Sullivan has been teaching etiquette, social graces professional presence, and public speaking to students of all ages and backgrounds for over 25 years. Being a teacher and Life Coach is a culmination of her quest to assist others in bettering themselves.