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Teen's Private Dining Etiquette Training
Elevate Your Teen’s Dining Skills!
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Investment: Starting at $325 per session
We're thrilled to present our exclusive Situational Etiquette Course specially designed for teens. Developed in collaboration with renowned etiquette and social psychology experts from Germany and Italy, this program offers a unique opportunity for young individuals to refine their social skills, master dining etiquette, manage their behavior and emotions, and navigate various situations with confidence and grace. Each month, members will dive into new topics, mastering the nuances of etiquette tailored to a wide range of social and professional settings.
In this course, the teens will learn:
Silverware and Glassware Handling: Students learn the correct use and placement of various types of silverware and glasses, essential for navigating both casual and formal tables.
Posture and Presence at the Table: The course emphasizes the importance of good posture, enhancing both the dining experience and the individual's presence.
Napkin Etiquette: Detailed guidance on the proper use of napkins to manage minor spills and messes discreetly throughout the meal.
Dining Setting Adaptability: Instruction on the differences between informal and formal dining, including appropriate behavior and expectations for each setting.
Dessert Etiquette: Protocols for serving and partaking in desserts, tailored to different types of dining scenarios.
Seating and Service Understanding: Insight into the etiquette of seating arrangements and the order of service, which helps in hosting and participating in meals.
Interaction with Service Staff: Teaching respectful and polite interactions with service personnel, fostering a courteous dining environment.
Handling Challenging Foods: Strategies for eating tricky dishes like shellfish and bone-in meats with poise.
Mobile Phone Manners: Guidelines for appropriate use of mobile phones at the table, emphasizing attentiveness and respect for fellow diners.
Bill Settlement and Tipping: Practical advice on handling the bill and tipping etiquette, preparing teens for dining out independently.
Cocktail Party and Special Event Etiquette: Tips for navigating cocktail parties, including when it is acceptable to eat finger foods without utensils and how to deliver a toast effectively.
Beyond the Table: Social Graces and Confidence Building: This course also emphasizes general social skills and confidence building, teaching teens how to navigate various social situations with ease and maturity. They'll learn the importance of eye contact, effective conversation, and respectful interactions, skills that are vital in both personal and professional environments.
…And much more!
Interactive Classes:
Teens will engage in an innovative approach through practical applications. They'll practice real-life social situations, acting out scenarios with guidance from our expert instructors. This hands-on method ensures they truly master etiquette through situational practice.
Building Strong Relationships:
Our program is designed to help teens advance in their relationships with peers and adults. By learning appropriate social cues, behaviors, and body language, they'll develop stronger, more positive relationships.
Empower Your Child with Social Etiquette and Emotional Intelligence:
Mastering Etiquette for Life!s.
Meet Alla Kesser Gross
Founder of LLUXXALL School of Communication and Professional Etiquette
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What Sets Her Apart
• Bestselling Author
• Former Concert Pianist and Special Education Professional
• Integrates Behavioral Science with Modern Etiquette and Corporate Communication
• Guides professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs to project confidence, credibility, and composure in every business and social interaction
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Her Signature Approach
• Carefully observes individual behavior
• Pinpoints areas for growth
• Applies tailored behavioral strategies
• Makes etiquette intuitive, accessible, and enduring
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Who She Serves
• Executives and business leaders strengthening their professional image
• Entrepreneurs and professionals seeking to refine communication and presence
• Organizations developing emotionally intelligent, globally aware leadership
• Individuals seeking thoughtful, supportive coaching tailored to their unique needs
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The Impact
• Professionals gain calm authority and emotional intelligence
• Etiquette becomes a strategic advantage, not a formality
• Graduates lead with confidence, clarity, and quiet influence
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Education & Professional Training
• Master’s Degree in Music, Literature & Arts (Canada)
• Master’s Degree in Special Education and Behavioral Science (United States)
• The English Manner (United Kingdom)
• The British School of Excellence (United Kingdom)
• Body Language Academy (United States)
• Bureau of Protocol (Belgium)
• School of Intercultural Communication (Greece)
• School of Business Etiquette and Protocol (Ukraine)
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Credentials & Recognition
• #1 Amazon Bestselling Author
• Dual Master’s Degrees in Music, Literature & Arts and Special Education & Behavioral Science
• Acclaimed Educator and Behavior Specialist
• San Diego Power Woman Award Recipient
• Recognized in Marquis Who’s Who Top Professionals
• Professional Affiliations: Rotary International, Protocol & Diplomacy International, The Institute of Leadership and Management, Women’s Fund
Alla Kesser Gross
Where elegance, expertise, and empowerment beautifully converge.
COURSE OPTIONS
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VIRTUAL PRIVATE ETIQUETTE SESSION
• Format: Live Zoom session
• Duration: 1 hour
• Overview: Personalized instruction on your chosen etiquette topic; up to three participants ($50 per additional participant).
• Availability: Monday–Saturday
• For: Individuals
• Investment: $325 for one person -
THE POWER HOUR ETIQUETTE SESSION
• Format: In-person, San Diego, CA
• Duration: 1 hour
• Overview: Focused Q&A on any etiquette topic (one-time booking per client)
• Availability: Monday–Saturday
• For: Individuals (meal not included)
• Investment: $585 -
TWO-HOUR PRIVATE ETIQUETTE COURSE
• Format: In-person, San Diego, CA
• Duration: 2 hours
• Overview: Tailored instruction in dining, social, or professional etiquette; add a second participant for $425
• Availability: Monday–Sunday
• For: Individuals or pairs
• Investment: $1,139 -
THREE-HOUR PRIVATE COURSE
• Format: In-person, San Diego, CA
• Duration: 3 hours
• Overview: Includes private lunch and advanced dining etiquette tutorial; add a second participant for $550
• Availability: Monday–Sunday
• For: Individuals or pairs
• Investment: $1,500 -
TWO-DAY INTENSIVE ETIQUETTE PROGRAM
• Format: In-person, San Diego, CA
• Duration: Day 1 (2 hours) | Day 2 (3 hours)
• Overview: Comprehensive etiquette training including dining tutorial and luncheon experience; add a second participant for $750
• Availability: Monday–Sunday
• For: Individuals or pairs
• Investment: $1,985
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Benefits of Teenage Dining Etiquette Classes
To be a teen today is probably even harder than before, as not only are the expectations placed upon you rising, but most of your life is also being filmed… all of that on top of your body changing and all of the hormones. Teenage dining etiquette, and etiquette in general, will help to relieve some of the anxiety and help them navigate the world better.
Teenage dining etiquette classes are specifically meant to alleviate a portion of that anxiety by training teens on how they should act during meals. The knowledge they will get will serve them well even in a small friend group, but it will especially serve during official dinners, academic events, and even romantic endeavors.
During the class, important dining subjects will be discussed and practiced with experienced instructors specializing in dining etiquette, specifically for teens. While the etiquette itself is the same as for adults, the goals and approaches are not.
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Unlike adults, who are usually left to present their own interests during dinner parties, teens are almost universally asked questions. Many of these will be unwelcome or inappropriate, at least from the kid’s perspective. This is where they need etiquette to prepare to not only present their answer but to do so charmingly.
Charm for teens can’t be overstated. Well-behaved, eloquent, and tactful teenagers will have a significantly better life than those with opposite traits. It will go so far that adults will even judge their intelligence and their competence by how they speak and how they are dressed.
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One of the biggest fears of a young person in a social situation is that they will say the wrong thing. And, due to their lack of experience, this anxiety might force a self-fulfilling prophecy as they will start to stumble on their words and lose their confidence.
With etiquette classes, teenagers can learn common and culturally sensitive courtesy responses in different dining situations. While this might be seen as “small talk” by most people, it is very important to establish a tone before starting the conversation.
In modern slang, this would be referred to as a “vibe check.”
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Because we look at it through adult eyes, teenage fashion can look very weird to us, as ours used to look weird to our elders when we were teens. The biggest lesson youngsters should receive is how to adapt those styles into formal attire and get approval from both adults and their peers.
Contrary to their efforts, teens tend to over-dress, which will be addressed during the class, where they will be shown how to scale up any set of attire they have, as well as how to scale down and stay classy.
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While it is true that for teenagers, this aspect of etiquette seems utterly ridiculous, they will learn in class why it is more important than they think. Their good behavior, eloquence, and etiquette reflect beneficially or poorly on not just their parents and family but also their friends.
Well-behaved, charming, and confident people are good friends, good colleagues, and always the best wing person. Every person, especially a young person, wants to become someone their group will respect and depend on, and not the one they will start introducing as an “acquired taste.”
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The benefits of etiquette for teenagers, which includes dining etiquette, don’t end once they turn twenty and will impact their life’s trajectory concerning business, friends, and even romance.
They will come from different fields, including teachers who will be more open to giving opportunities to those with charm and manners, as well as friends who will want to be part of their group.
Once you grow up, the mannerisms learned when young will become part of your character. That character will be what will help you excel in business or social status.