Children's Restaurant Ready Workshop - Fall 2026

About this event

Like to take your school-aged children out to eat with you at a fine dining or large social event, but you're a little afraid how they might behave? Present your child with the opportunity to feel self-reliant and confident in any social or dining situation by taking interactive lessons taught by a certified etiquette consultant. Our workshop is designed to teach them how to conduct themselves on the dining table at home, in a restaurant or when meeting new people. Teaching children proper dining skills and table manner helps them to succeed at school, socially, and later, professionally. So, introduce your child to proper table manners and dining etiquette today and help build their confidence for any social situation tomorrow! Instructed by New England School of Protocol. Topics Include: Approaching and seating at the table The napkin and its uses Understanding place setting How to correctly hold silverware The bread & butter plate The soup course Proper use of silverware American and Continental styles of dining Passing food at the table What to do with unwanted food Appropriate table conversation Excusing yourself from the table Other table manners & much more

From Sharon, MA Recreation Department