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We regret to inform you that Poised For Life is permanently closed in the Southlake, TX location. We have relocated to Atlanta, GA. It’s been an absolute pleasure meeting everyone, it was special. Thank you for the honor and privilege of being your etiquette consultant. Keep practicing! We appreciate your trust and thank you for referring your friends, families and even strangers. We’d also like to thank those in the community who have supported and encouraged us in this venture.

Sincerely,

Irene Gavenas

 

Now Opened In Atlanta, Roswell Location

 

INTRODUCTORY SESSIONS (K -12th GRADE) scroll to bottom for additional classes

                                                              Choose Introductory Session A, B, C, D, E, F for June/July Weekend Sessions

                                                              Choose Introductory Session G for June/July Weekday Sessions

                                                             Choose Advanced Sessions June/July by Contacting Poised For Life  

                                                             Choose Pre-K Sessions 7,8,9,10 for June/July Sessions

                                                                                                                                                                    

Session A Afternoon A1:  Saturday/Sunday,  June 10-11, 2023 : 12noon-3p  (FULL)  
Session B Afternoon B1: Saturday/Sunday,  June 17-18, 2023: 12noon-3p  (FULL)
 
Session C Afternoon C1: Saturday/Sunday,  June 24-25, 2023: 12noon-3p
Session D Afternoon D1: Saturday/Sunday,  July 1-2, 2023 : 12noon-3p
Session E Afternoon E1: Saturday/Sunday,  July 8-9, 2023 : 12noon-3p  (FULL)
Session F   Afternoon F1: Saturday/Sunday,  July 22-23, 2023 : 12noon-3p
Session G Afternoon G1: Monday/Wednesday/Friday Classes, June 26, June 28, June 30, 2023:  12p-2p
Afternoon G2: Tuesday/Thursday Classes,  June 27, June 29 2023: 12p-2:30p
Afternoon G3: Monday/Wednesday/ Friday Classes, July 10, July 12, July 14, 2023:  12p-2p
Afternoon G4: Monday/Wednesday/Friday,  July 17, July 19, July 21, 2023:  12p-2p

TOPICS

Our Introductory Sessions will cover include:

  • Learning All About the Knife  (Two Courses)-  How to hold and cut properly, knife placement when not in use, other uses for the knife.
  • Learning All About the Spoon  (Two Courses)- How to hold a spoon, spoon placement when not in use, how to eat soup and desserts with a spoon.
  • Learning All About the Fork     (Two Courses)- How to hold a fork properly, fork placement when not in use, things not to do with a fork.
  • Restaurant and Table Manners Discussed- 5 uses of the napkin, what to do if you must use the restroom, if you drop your silverware, if you need a refill etc.
  • American and Continental Dining Styles- 2 ways to hold silverware depending where in the world you’re dining.
  • Introduction Skills
  • Telephone Skills
  • How To Be a Good Friend
  • How to Behave at a Friend’s Home
  • Posture: Learn the Steps to Strong Posture
  • Runway Basics – Walking, Pivoting, and Turning the Right Way
  • How to Sit in a Chair Correctly
  • Make an Impact with Thank You Notes

       Tuition: $295 per child, classes are limited.

Additional Information: All Sessions available to both boys and girls and held at 4510 Mystique Way NE Roswell Ga 30075.  Class hours can be adjusted.

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PRE-K  SESSION SCHEDULE (4 to 5 years old attending preschool)

Please call or email Poised For Life for additional information.

 

Session 7
Tuesdays in January, 2023: please contact PFL for class times (3 Tuesday classes- 1 hour each)
Session 8
Wednesdays in February, 2023: please contact PFL for class times (3 Wednesday classes- 1 hour each)
Session 9
Thursdays in February 2023: please contact PFL for class times (3 Thursday classes- 1 hour each)
Session 10
Fridays in February, 2023: please contact PFL for class times (3 Friday classes- 1 hour each)

TOPICS

Our sessions are limited to 3 children per class. The topics we will cover include:

  • Learning All About the Knife (One Course)
  • Learning All About the Spoon (One Course)
  • Learning All About the Fork (One Course)
  • Restaurant and Table Manners Discussed
  • The Importance of Please and Thank You
  • Introduction Skills
  • Telephone Skills
  • Posture: Learn the Steps to Strong Posture
  • How to Sit in a Chair Correctly
  • Runway Basics – Walking, Pivoting, and Turning the Right Way
  • How to Be a Good Friend and Why it’s So Important
  • Mini Fashion Show at Poised for Life School of Etiquette

Tuition: $99 per child, classes are limited

Additional Information: All Sessions available to both boys and girls and held at 4510 Mystique Way NE Roswell Ga 30075.  Each Pre-K Session concludes with a mini-Fashion Show.

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SPECIAL!!!  LADIES NIGHT OUT!!!  ENJOY FRIENDS OLD AND NEW WHILE REFRESHING YOUR MANNERS IN THE NEW YEAR!!!  

WHEN:  Not Available At This Time

TOPICS REVIEWED:

American and Continental Dining Styles, which should you use- Understanding when to properly begin to eat your meal- Silverware placement- How to properly eat a roll- What to do with unwanted foods- How to eat soup correctly- How to signal to the waiter without speaking you’re finished/not finished with your dinner- When to toast- How to maneuver appetizers while standing- How to hold your wine glass- How to eat a salad- How to pass items on the table- 5 uses of the napkin and what to do if it falls on the floor- How to eat desserts that are both solid and liquid- How to enter a room with confidence- Tips for a better posture-Name tags- Proper handshakes- Introduction review, when and who should rise- How to get in and out of a car properly-How to put on and take off a coat and SO much more!

Additional Information: All Sessions held in Roswell.

Private Lessons For Teens Also Available; Please Contact Poised for Life School of Etiquette For Details

New Advanced Sessions Are Here! (Must Have Taken Introductory Session)

Have a Senior Leaving for College? Help Their Confidence for  Interview Lunches and Dinners When They Need to Impress! 

For A Gift That Lasts A Lifetime; We Have Gift Certificates Available!

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