SCOUT IT OUT

RESPECT AT HOME, OF SELF & OTHERS 

Topics Covered:

Magic Words, Making Mistakes, Potty Mouth, Giving/Receiving Apologies, Giving/Receiving Compliments

Manners by Age Group - Eye Contact, Meal Time, Hand Washing, Understanding How to be Tactful, Basic Kindness Manners 

MAKING & MAINTAINING FRIENDSHIPS

Topics Covered:
First Impressions, Proper Introductions & Handshakes, Skillful Conversationalists
Friends, Teasing/Bullies, Having Good Sportsmanship
Telephone Manners - Telephone Safety, Telephone Messages and Other Good Phone Behavior

BECOMING A SOCIAL SUPERSTAR

Topics Covered:

'The Art of the Party' - Invitations, Being a Good Hostess/Host and Guest, Gift Giving and Receiving, Thank-you Notes 
Poise Instruction - Standing, walking, pivoting, and sitting with discussion on 'Marks of Distinction'

Personal Hygiene Basics - Body Basics, Other Ways to Keep Healthy

NETIQUETTE

Topics Covered:
Discussion on Netiquette, Online Etiquette, and Cell Phone Etiquette

Making a Positive First Impression, Introductions and Addressing Strangers, Non-Verbal and Verbal Communication...with conversation tips

**Also, the basics of good old fashioned person to person interaction are reinforced.

BUSINESS ETIQUETTE

Topics Covered:
Includes instruction and application of 'The High School/College Interview', 'The Job Interview' with the ‘Best First Time Interviewing Tips’

We discuss Being Your Best, Looking Your Best with a section on ‘What to Wear vs. What Not to Wear’ 
Also an in-depth 'Dating Quiz' and a “BONUS” 'Good Habits/Bad Habits Checklist'

THE DINNER PARTY

Topics Covered:
You will have great success at dinner parties, in business and in life if you apply these dining skills.  Please see below.

FOR ANY AGE GIRL SCOUT OR BOY SCOUT OF AMERICA

Topics Covered for Dining Skills:
Basic Table Manners
At Home Table Setting, Napkin Use, American and Continental Dining Instruction

9 Do's and 9 Do Not Do's of Dining
Dining Skills at School/College and in a Restaurant
Formal Dining Instruction - Proper Way to Handle Eating Bread and Soup, 15 Common Mistakes to Avoid in Public