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Helen Perry Program - Etiquette Classes

For Children...   For Men/Women...

Children 7-11 years old learn how to be more confident and feel better about yourself at Eticool School.

Eticool School was developed in 1992 by Helen Perry.  In these sessions, she illustrates the art of etiquette through role playing, visuals, and a guided tour of Neiman Marcus, particularly the children's and gift departments. 

Students will learn to be comfortable in a variety of social settings with adults and peers.  Ms. Perry will personally guide each student through the writing process from selection of the appropriate paper to the composition of a letter. 

The most important lesson instilled in Eticool School is that kindness and consideration make all the difference!

  

Etiquette Classes for Men & Women

"Ms. Perry makes manners fun!"
-- Elizabeth Calabrese, Director of Catering Houston Country Club

"I am positive everything I learned will be beneficial to me for the rest of my life.  Your enthusiasm and interest was evident and very much appreciated."  
-- Whitney Cobb, student   

"When I arrived home, Marissa had set a beautiful table with candles, silverware and china and everything was in the right place.  I am thrilled!"  
 -- Jacque Mariner, mother  

"Ms. Perry turned a class that could have been boring into a really fun experience.  We're more confident with grownups and with our friends now." 
-- Adam & Matt Gentle, students

 

“It's amazing to me how much simple table manners have denigrated in our society. I rarely eat out now because I can't stand the sight of people chewing with their mouths open, licking their fingers, talking while chewing, yakking on their cell phones, the list goes on and on. Ugh.”

--Houston Chronicle.com reader

Social Graces and the Art of Letter Writing

Two 2-Hour classes include:

 

• How to Give a Polite Introduction • Courtesy Is For Family Too!
• Table Manners  • Boundaries - What’s OK and What’s NOT
• Kindness and Consideration • The Art of Saying Thanks - Written Notes, Not an E-mail!
• Handling Awkward Situations  • Party Manners   
• Appropriateness in Dressing  

 

 

$95 per student 

$50 deposit payable to Helen Perry secures student's place.  Balance due at class.
Deposit is non-refundable within 72 hours of class.
Please make checks payable to Helen Perry,
Image Consultant and send to:

Helen Perry, 716 Augusta, Houston, TX 77057.

The 10 Commandments of Eticool

  
1. Social Graces
  • Polite Introductions and Invitations
  • Courtesy—It’s For Family Too
  • Boundaries
  • Kindness and Consideration
  • Handling Awkward Situations
  • Appropriateness in Dressing •
2. Dining
  • The Invitation/R.S.V.P.
  • The Attire
  • Setting the Table
  • Use of Utensils, Napkin, Stemware, etc.
  • Host/Hostess Gifts
  • Conversation
  • General Do’s & Don’ts - Graciousness
  • Business vs. Social Gatherings
  • Communication With Waitstaff
  • Tipping
3. The Art of Letter Writing
  • Saying Thanks—
  • Written Notes-Not an E-MAIL!
  • Stationery, Pen Choices
  • Promptness
  • Do’s & Don’ts
  • Composition & Form
  • Exposure to Classical Music

 

Adult Class Duration: 1 hour in classroom, 2 hours with meal; Written materials included.

Adult Fees: $1,000-3,000/session depending on time, location, meal, etc.

 

For more information contact:  Helen Perry, Corporate and Personal Image Consultant
713-781-6009 or hperry@helen-perry.com.

Register Now – Limited Seating

Please fill out the following STUDENT information to register for ETICOOL SCHOOL:

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Sponsors of Eticool School:  Houston Country Club, Aspiring Youth of Houston, Annunciation Orthodox School, Beth Yeshurun, Second Baptist Church and School, St. Vincent de Paul School, St. Martin's Episcopal Church, Post Oak Montessori, Sweetwater Country Club, Pecan Grove Country Club

Corporate Clients:  Shell Oil, Merrill Lynch, PaineWebber, Deloitte & Touche, Compaq Computer, Chevron, Gulf States Toyota, Sterling McCall Toyota, Barton Rayben, Incorporated, Chase Manhattan Bank, Neiman Marcus, Tiffany & Company, Dillard’s, Heritage Title Company, Greenwood-King Realtors, John Daugherty Realtors, Memorial Hermann Hospital System, Rice University, Texas A&M University, River Oaks Country Club, Lakeside Country Club, Martha Turner Properties, State Farm Insurance