CHARMEDBOOT CAMP

EDITION

Session I – Social SkillsAugust 12, 2014

• Character & Social Skills on August 12, 20141

• Church Etiquette on August 19, 20142

• Table/Dining Etiquette on August 26, 20143

The Complete “Charmed” Series

OBJECTIVE:PROVIDE YOU WITH A FOUNDATION IN ETIQUETTE SKILLS SO YOU WILL PRESENT YOURSELVES WITH CONFIDENCE AND GRACE IN ANY SOCIAL SETTING.

PRESENTING YOUR BEST SELFGROUP ACTIVITIES:10 QUALITIES YOU ADMIRE MOSTHOW GOOD ARE YOUR MANNERS?

Meeting & Greeting

• Meeting People and Making Introductions

• Remembering Names• Shaking Hands• Smiling• Conversation Skills• Maintaining Eye Contact“Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it.” Hebrews 13:2 NLT

Communication & InformationTelephone/Cell Phone Etiquette

• Making & Answering Calls

• Taking Messages• Leaving Messages• Wrong Numbers• When and Where NOT

to Talk or Text• Length of Phone Calls

Social Media• Is it true? Is it

necessary? Is it kind?• Experience now, share

later• Keep it real – the real

“you”• Act, don’t react• Respond with your full

attention• Know when to let it

go!

Keeping Up Appearances

Non-Verbal Cues• Posture• Standing, Walking,

Sitting• Facial Expressions• Gestures and

Mannerisms• Listening Skills• Time Management

Personal Appearance• Grooming• Personal Hygiene• Hair and Nails• Skin Care and Make-

up• Clothing• Accessories

Character Counts!

Public Conduct:• Be Respectful at All Times• Watch Your Tone and Volume• Don’t Handle Private Affairs in Public• Be a Lady and Allow Others to Treat

You as One• Gentlemen, Is Chivalry Dead?• Practice Common Courtesy

Being a Gracious Hostess or Guest

• Sending and Receiving Invitations• RSVP – What does it mean?• Punctuality and Knowing When to

Leave• Be Helpful• Socialize!• Don’t Eat and Run• Gifts – Giving and Receiving• Thank You Notes

The Etiquette Code

QUESTIONS?

NEXT WEEK’S SESSION“CHURCH ETIQUETTE”