Manners Blog
How To Work On Interview Etiquette With High Schoolers (& Why It Matters)
As students progress through high school, they need strong interview etiquette skills. Here’s why it matters (and how to teach it).
History of the Coupe Glass
Did you know there are seven shapes of champagne glasses? And the Coupe is my favorite. I love the style and shape of it. It also reminds me of the show, Mad Men! Coupe glasses (pronounced "coop") have wide, shallow bowls sitting on top of a stem. The coupe champagne...
Teaching Children the Difference Between Being Kind and Being Nice
When adding a manners, social skills or SEL program to your list of activities, consider teaching the subtle differences between being kind and nice. Teaching children the difference between being kind and being nice can help them develop empathy, authenticity, and a...
What Is the Difference Between Being Nice and Being Kind
Being kind and being nice are often used interchangeably, but there are subtle differences between the two. Teaching kindness to children is a topic that can easily be added to your manners classes. Teaching children the difference between being kind and being nice...
Correct Way to Eat Cherries
Life is a bowl of cherries- as long as you know where to put the pits author unknown I know it is summer when I walk into the grocery store and the first thing I see are the cherries. I absolutely love them. They also brighten any table setting or spread that you...
You Can Help Parents Raise Kind, Confident and Mannerly Children
My heart goes out to children. I often wonder what is happening to their ability to connect. What is it like for them to build relationships with their friends at the moment? How about with other adults outside of their parents? Many children have dealt...
How to Clean Your Teacups
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....
Elementary School Manners
What Are Good Manners in the Elementary School Classroom and Why They Are Needed Do elementary school students need to learn good manners? Is it still useful for students to learn good social skills? Are you the one that needs to teach this? Do you...
Lisa Richey provides etiquette programs to businesses, schools, and individuals.
