Etiquette Class for Gents and Ladies -- Teach Your Child 300 Etiquettes with Ease

Author: [US] Alice Ablard, translated by Zheng Haijuan
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Have you ever felt worried when witnessing your 4-year-old daughter stroll into a neighbor's house without an invitation? Or have you ever had to apologize over the phone because your 6-year-old son failed to thank his grandmother promptly for a thoughtful birthday gift? In reality, as a parent, there is no shortcut to predicting these kinds of experiences: your child may completely forget basic etiquette, leaving you alone to handle the awkward aftermath. Alice Ablard's book offers clever and insightful advice. By learning one etiquette each day, interspersed with suggestions for games and activities, the process of teaching and learning becomes enjoyable. In your hands is an invaluable practical guide that helps parents effortlessly teach their children basic manners. It tells us not only to teach children the right etiquette but also to pay attention to teaching methods and to introduce appropriate etiquette at the right age. For a long time, in many families, the importance of etiquette training for children has been overlooked or even doubted. As parents, our focus is often on nurturing children's talents and fostering their self-esteem. In fact, etiquette is truly very important for children. Imagine the harm it could cause if a child is sent into society without being taught good social habits. Helping children understand proper etiquette is an essential part of preparing them for future life. Furthermore, in terms of etiquette, no matter how well-educated one may be, there is always more to learn, especially in today's "details determine success" society, isn't that right?