For Parents  
 
 

At BOSS strive to introduce the social skills, personal development and leadership training that are often acquired later in life.

Give Your Children The Gift Of Good Manners

Good manners, proper etiquette and great social skills give young people who are armed with these tools a distinct advantage over those who are not versed in these soft skills. Most of today’s parents recognize the importance of good manners and great social skills, they are also aware that the earlier children become aware of and practise good manners, the more built in or automatic it will become for them.

Parents further understand that a big part of nurturing the leaders of tomorrow is instilling core values and a sense of appreciation that will help to open doors of opportunity as they make the transition into the wider world of work and business.

BOSS’s interactive personal development and etiquette programs focus on character building; self respect; social and communications skills because we appreciate that young people who are aware of the benefits of good manners, and social skills are more confident, much more responsible and become more productive members within their community.

BOSS offers informative, interactive, fun programs that include role playing and games; participants will learn among other things:

  • Everyday etiquette – enabling them to become favorably remembered
  • Character building – the effects of which last a lifetime
  • Social behavior – an introduction to why manners matter
  • Poise & Posture – the importance of standing, walking & sitting gracefully
  • Meeting & Introductions - making an entrance, the power of the handshake, making eye contact
  • Proper Communication – listening skills, conducting appropriate conversation, giving and receiving compliments
  • Technology etiquette – cell phones, emails, texting
  • Dining skills & Table manners – the basics of table setting, using napkins, identifying which utensil if yours, dealing with unwanted food
  • Delightful Dining – Fine dining

The Parent Workshop

BOSS recognizes that home is a place of learning and that parents have a vital role in helping their children to master social graces and etiquette skills. In order to assist parents BOSS offers a FREE two (2) hour workshop to parents of enrolled students; in this FREE workshop BOSS will share with parents etiquette and social grace training strategies and methods to employ at home to reinforce the skills their children have acquired.

Research shows that parental reinforcement of newly learned information is crucial in fostering a life-long love of learning in their children. The BOSS Parent Workshop will give parents useful and effective tools, strategies and activities which will strengthen learning for the entire family.

 

“Etiquette is the science of living. It embraces everything." - Emily Post

 

 
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