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Children's Private Etiquette Class

Classes - Youth / Special Interests -
Youth Classes Summer 2025

Confident First Impressions

  • Standing tall, smiling, and making eye contact
  • Introducing themselves politely to adults
  • Greeting others with confidence (handshakes or age-appropriate alternatives)
  • Practicing good posture and presence in social settings (body language)

Conversations with Adults

  • How to start and join conversations with adults
  • What to say (and not say) in polite conversation
  • Listening well and showing interest (nodding, asking follow-up questions)
  • Role-play: small talk with teachers, family friends, or new adults
Table Manners & Social Etiquette
  • Learning where everything goes on the table (napkin, fork, spoon, etc).
    -We can focus on both basic and advanced table etiquette and settings
  • Practicing polite table manners at home, restaurants, and special events
  • Being a thoughtful guest and host (thank yous, helping out, good behavior)
    Note: Food and drinks not included.

Polished & Beyond - Nicki Black

Nicki Black is the founder of Polished and Beyond LLC, an educational consultancy in Minnesota. With a commitment to the cultivation of good manners and social etiquette, Nicki's mission revolves around instilling timeless yet modern principles in individuals of all ages. She earned a Master of Arts in Educational Psychology from the University of Minnesota and is certified as a corporate etiquette trainer by Jacqueline Whitmore, Founder of The Protocol School of Palm Beach. Nicki has a wealth of professional experience working with individuals of all ages. She is passionate about helping others excel in various social situations and make positive impressions wherever they go. Whether online or in person, Nicki's classes are known for being interactive, informative, and engaging.

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Map/Locations
Locations
Meadow Ridge Elementary
17905 County Rd 47
Plymouth, MN 55446
CLASS-PRIVATE-25

  Polished & Beyond - Nicki Black

Meadow Ridge Elementary : To Be Determined
Wed Jun 18, Wed Jun 25 & Wed Jul 2
3:30 - 4:30 PM
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Full - waiting list

$ 250.00
per person