Thank you note writing will always be relevant. And here is why.
Expressing gratitude is the highest form of respect
Receiving a thank you note feels special
Thank you notes are a gesture to express how we feel and recognize someone’s efforts and kindness
It make a human connection
Our methods of communication have changed over the years. You are aware of how casual we have become but thank you notes will always be in style!
As an etiquette expert teaching manners, this will become one of your most requested modules.
In fact, thank you note writing is an act that will set you apart, both personally and professionally.
And that is not really the reason to do it. Think about the time and thought that went into the gift or action. Writing a thank you note recognizes the giver.
Writing a thank you note also is a way to make a human connection. We all know making a human connection has become a treasure and gift.
Thank you notes can have several important benefits:
Personal touch: Handwritten thank you notes add a personal touch that shows the recipient you took the time and effort to acknowledge their kindness or gesture.
Thoughtfulness: Sending a thank you note demonstrates thoughtfulness and consideration, which can strengthen relationships and leave a positive impression.
Gratitude reinforcement: Expressing gratitude reinforces positive behavior in the person who extended the kindness, encouraging them to continue their thoughtful actions.
Formal occasions: Thank you notes are still commonly used for formal occasions, such as after receiving gifts for weddings, birthdays, baby showers, or other significant events.
Professional settings: In professional settings, sending thank you notes after job interviews, receiving mentorship or guidance, or after collaborating on projects can leave a lasting positive impression on colleagues and supervisors.
Networking: Sending thank you notes after networking events or when someone has provided you with valuable advice or assistance can help strengthen professional relationships.
Overall, thank you notes serve as a meaningful way to express gratitude and can make a positive impact in both personal and professional relationships. While other forms of communication may be used, the sincerity and thoughtfulness behind a well-written thank you note remain valued and appreciated by many.
Gratitude Works Both Ways
Sitting and writing thank you notes is so up lifting for both parties. Yes, we love to be recognized, but expressing gratitude is joyful and we feel this from the inside out.
Writing Thank You Notes Can Be a Creative Outlet
I love going to stationary stores. The colors, beautiful papers (both wrapping and cards) are a delight to the senses.
You can express yourself when choosing your note cards. Are you colorful, more of a minimalist, playful and witty? The choices today are endless.
You can buy boxed cards or have yours personalized.
Here is a FREE Guide to Help YOU Start a Business Teaching Manners to Children
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If you are like me, you have a favorite teacup and use it every morning.
And, if you use the same one or rotate between a few, you may notice a build up of tea stains.
Even though I wash my teacups really well and I take good care of them, staining happens.
Most of my teacups are washed by hand.
Simple Steps To Wash and Take Care of Your Teacups
Cleaning tea cups is a relatively simple process. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you clean your tea cups effectively:
Gather the necessary supplies: You will need dishwashing liquid or a mild detergent, a sponge or soft brush, a clean dishcloth or towel, and hot water.
Pre-rinse the cups: Before washing, give your tea cups a quick rinse under hot water to remove any loose tea leaves or residue.
Create a soapy solution: Fill your sink with warm water and add a few drops of dishwashing liquid or a mild detergent. Mix the solution to create a soapy mixture.
Wash the cups: Submerge the tea cups in the soapy solution and use a sponge or soft brush to gently scrub the inside and outside of the cups. Pay attention to the rim, handle, and any decorative patterns. Be gentle to avoid damaging delicate cups.
How To Get Stains Out of Your Teacups
My favorite is using the vinegar method. It works every time and is very easy.
Remove stains: If your tea cups have stubborn stains, you can create a paste using baking soda and water. Apply the paste to the stains and gently scrub with a sponge or brush. Rinse thoroughly afterward.
Rinse thoroughly: After washing, rinse the tea cups under warm running water to remove any soap residue. Make sure to rinse both the inside and outside of the cups.
Dry the cups: Use a clean dishcloth or towel to dry the cups thoroughly. Make sure to dry the inside and outside completely to prevent water spots or mold from forming.
Additional Tips:
If your tea cups have any metallic accents or delicate decorations, consider hand washing them instead of using a dishwasher, as the heat and agitation in dishwashers can damage or fade such features.
Avoid using abrasive scrubbers or harsh chemicals that could damage the cup’s surface.
For stubborn stains or odors, you can try soaking the tea cups in a solution of warm water and vinegar for a few hours before washing.
If you notice any cracks or damage to the cups, avoid using them for drinking as they may be unsafe.
By following these steps, you should be able to clean your tea cups effectively and keep them in good condition for future use.
Here is a FREE Guide to Help YOU Start a Business Teaching Manners to Children
If you are looking to start immediately and save money on travel and time, then this is your best option.You choose the dates of our trainings. Most choose to have their sessions once a week, others twice. This is a “live” and private training. It is NOTself-guided.
PRIVATE Training. That’s right, we meet in person, the two of us and our focus is completely on your business. Click the image above or follow the button below to learn more and to see a list of cities available for your training.
I have a very special client in Philadelphia. They took a chance on me years ago.
I was brand new to the area. No one knew or had heard of Manners To Go.
I was a newcomer.
They hired me to teach their member’s children.
The History of the Etiquette Certification Philadelphia Pop-Up
Fast forward 17 years and I am still to this day guiding their members’ children in the areas of social skills, life skills, character development, and emotional intelligence.
My gift is teaching. My licensees – new ones and the ones waiting in the wings have often asked to observe me teaching.
They want to experience this. My new etiquette experts want to sit in the same room and learn. They want to see the participants role-play with me, have lunch with me, learn how to hold a fork, and write thank you notes with me.
All of this and more is what is gained by a Pop-Up experience.
If you can make the time and dates work, join us in Philadelphia to get certified and trained.
What is an Etiquette Certification Pop-Up Specifically the One that is Happening in Philadelphia?
A Pop-Up is a last-minute opportunity – one that can be a spontaneous decision. Have you ever made a spontaneous decision and it turns out to be one that made such a difference in your life and the lives of others?
I can promise you this, it is a beautiful experience. It is personal. It is engaging and enlightening.
Today, I have photos for you to show the in-person training we have planned over the years.
From the experience of observing me teach, lunches in French restaurants, and being in the most historical city in the US, you will walk away with the greatest and most valuable etiquette training possible.
We Offer a Great Experience for Your Etiquette Certification
Now, let’s get to the best part, the photos of others being trained in person.
Here is a FREE Guide to Help YOU Start a Business Teaching Manners to Children
If you are looking to start immediately and save money on travel and time, then this is your best option.You choose the dates of our trainings. Most choose to have their sessions once a week, others twice. This is a “live” and private training. It is NOTself-guided.
PRIVATE Training. That’s right, we meet in person, the two of us and our focus is completely on your business. Click the image above or follow the button below to learn more and to see a list of cities available for your training.
This book will help you teach social skills in your classroom.
Last weekend I was in our local bookstore. This title, Luli and the Language of Tea by Andrea Wang, jumped off the shelf. I walked right to it.
Yes, the cover is bright and inviting but once I opened the book and read a few pages, I knew I had to add to my resources for Preschool children.
Use This Book to Make a Human Connection
And this is why: this book speaks to the many cultures that make up the classrooms across the world. This book also addresses how to make the human connection.
If you have been following us, you know I am a big believer in this topic. Why not start them young – in Preschool?
“The playroom was quiet. Luli couldn’t speak English. Neither could the others. All around the room, children played alone.”
The story goes on to tell about Luli’s plan. She has a fat-bellied (don’t you love this description) teapot with matching cups.
Luli passes around the tea cups to all the children in her class. And everyone speaks a different language- however, they all speak the language of TEA!
This story is heartwarming! I encourage you to get your own copy and share it with your students.
Luli uses a “fat-bellied” teapot to connect with her classmates. This type of teapot is easy to find. You can use paper cups to pass around lemonade or water. Let your students practice pouring tea for each other.
During this time, have them engage in conversation with their classmates. You can read them the story of Luli while they are having “tea”.
This video requires a cup of tea or coffee.Trust me, you don’t want to miss this one.The interview is content rich. Gretchen talks about her FAST START, how she quickly created promotional materials to announce a class and more. The interview/video is below this articlE in the “Links and Resource Guide”
We share our mutual love for The Sound of Music, Mary Poppins and her grandmother’s teacups…which are absolutely gorgeous!
Gretchen is a professional.Her experience includes being a preschool teacher as well as a musician.She became licensed earlier this year to teach Manners To Go and has made such progress to date.
We can help you achieve big results so that you can make a difference with youth AND build a business that you absolutely love.
Would Like to Start a Business Teaching Manners to Children?
Most likely, you will want to get to know us.Feel free to call or email us.Click on the links below.We are happy to discuss the details with you.
Decide what is the best training option for you.
We offer two trainings for to become certified to teach manners to children:
Option #1:“Live” Video Training: If you are looking to start immediately and save money on travel and time, then this is your best option.You choose the dates of our trainings. Most choose to have their sessions once a week, others twice.
Option #2:2-Day In-Person PRIVATE Training. That’s right, we meet in person, the two of us and our focus is completely on your business.You also have to opportunity to observe me teaching a class. Head over to our website or click the image below to learn more and to see a list of cities available for your training.
Receive the curriculum and book your training dates. Upon payment, you receive the curriculum. Next, we will send an email asking you to schedule your first training date.
I created this guide with in my mind.It is a checklist of ways to help you get a FAST START.Like I said earlier, I procrastinated.I do not want you to do the same.
“Six Things I Wish I Had Known Before Starting My Etiquette Business”
I trust you will find this guide very helpful as you begin down the path to becoming an etiquette expert.
Manners To Go Links and Resource Guide
TODAY’S VIDEO | INTERVIEW WITH GRETCHEN | MUSIC MEETS MANNERS
Why Now Is the Best Time to Start Teaching Manners to Children
Winter Savings ends March 15: If you are interested in teaching manners to children, now is the time to start.Our Winter Savings ends soon. Call or email us today to let us know you are interested. Start your training when it is convenient for you.
Schools are Implementing Social Emotional Learning Programs:Schools need experts to teach social skills.School assemblies, in classroom instruction and after school programs are ways to teach within the districts. Did you see our article on “Why Schools Need You to Teach Manners“?Check the “Links and Resources” at the end of this post.
Summer Camps and Country Clubs:These types of businesses are looking for experts to supplement sports programs.We provide all the tools to contact the decision makers with professional templates such as proposals, legal forms and contracts. Did you see our article “Why Youth/Camps Need You to Teach Manners”
Two Training Options from Manners To Go to Become Licensed and Certified
Manners To Go™ is a full-service company for those choosing to teach manners to children. You can make a difference. All children and teenagers deserve to feel what it is like to be confident, and use good manners out in the world.
Manners To Go™ is taught in public, private and charter schools around the world. The New York Times, Parents Magazine and Fox News have all featured Manners To Go and the many benefits of teaching social skills to children.
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Testimonials for Manners To Go
Lisa is a great mentor and her Manners to Go program is truly turn key. She taught me everything that I needed to learn to ensure that I will be successful in my endeavor . The program has been very helpful every step of the way. I feel truly blessed that I am part of her team. ~ Rita Linda Dayrit
Philippines Etiquette Consultant, 2018, Manners and Mindfulness
Lisa is a consummate professional and has been an invaluable resource to me as I begin my new business. Not only is she warm and welcoming in person, she is also an expert in her field who makes the subject matter relatable and accessible to her clients. Her training has provided me with a vast knowledge of etiquette and best practices for teaching it.
As an international business operator, I have been impressed with Lisa’s curiosity and questions, which enabled her to advise me and apply her product in a new region for a new audience. Her knowledge of marketing enabled me to hit the ground running and hold my first classes within weeks of becoming certified. Not only have I opened my own business but I have also gained a teammate who is committed to my success. ~ Jenni F., Macau, China
Lisa Richey’s Manners To Go certification program provides a highly efficient and effective training program for anyone considering starting a manners and etiquette business. I selected her program because of the virtual delivery method of training. The lesson plans and student handouts were easy to download and review before engaging in her one-on-one conference calls. During each call, Mrs. Richey was very focused in conveying her business strategies she has proven to be successful over the years. Mrs. Richey’s Manners To Go certification program is really a “best value” program considering her efficient use of the virtual delivery method of training, the quality of teaching materials provided and the effective, interactive business calls with her I found necessary to guide my steps to make the business of teaching manners successful. ~ Aleta Greenspan, Alabama
As a former teacher, I deliberated for months over which etiquette curriculum would best fit and equip me with quality materials, instruction and support to reenter the field of education. Manners To Go delivers! I regret not getting started sooner. The investment is modest for the quantity and caliber of materials you receive, not to mention the personal coaching from Lisa. The curriculum is age appropriately structured and organized in an easy to study format that positions you to execute your lesson confidently prepared. If you have a passion for equipping young people in etiquette, Manners To Go, is the way to go! ~ Alissa R. | Etiquette Consultant, 2016
I was looking for charm school type material for my after school program for girls, and came upon the Manners To Go website. It was like finding a treasure trove of “what-to-do(s)” and “how-to-do(s)” on manners for children. It was more that I could have imagined finding. It is, without a doubt, one of the best decisions I have ever made.
In receiving my MTG training, Lisa provided every tool and resource needed to become a successful MTG Consultant. What excited me the most is that the training includes access to her many years of experience as a successful businesswoman.
I recommend the MTG program to parents, grandparents, teachers, after school programs, or anyone who may be concerned about what our children need know about manners and etiquette. Lisa’s Manners To Go is a great product, and it is a joy working with her! ~ Lindafaye N. Etiquette Consultant, 2015
Lisa, I am so happy I found you. I’ve wanted to teach kids etiquette for years, but never had the time to research all the material and then figure out how to teach it. With your Manners To Go program, I now have the perfect program to start my business. You delivered exactly what you promised: excellent support and a turnkey system. Thank you for making it easy and fun! It was truly an honor to be trained by someone of your caliber and experience, who was willing to share “everything you know, do, and use” with me. I would highly recommend you to anyone wanting to teach children’s etiquette! ~ Sandra E. Etiquette Consultant 2014
Lisa went above and beyond what she promised to deliver. Her enthusiasm she shares for my business is very reassuring. I have found a life long mentor. ~ Michele W. Etiquette Consultant 2016
Lisa Richey provides etiquette programs to businesses, schools, and individuals.
