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This Etiquette Seminar was presented to 23 high school
senior debutantes of the Cotillion Scholarship Program from
the Toledo community and surrounding areas. Etiquette
Instructor Denise Cardwell presented many important topics
that deals with personal self-image, interviews, appearances
social grace, and so much more. Some of the topics
discussed were:
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What does Etiquette Mean?
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Getting to know You
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First impressions/
introductions/ mind , body and spirit
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Public Specking
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Dress/ image makers/
clothing/ accessorizing
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Respect
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Personal Grooming/ hair/
nails/ attire/ makeup
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Image Makers
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Attitude/ good habits/ bad
habits
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Proper way to Seat
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Phone etiquette
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Respect
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Skincare/ do’s and don’t
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Smiling
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Handshakes and so much
more
The young ladies came dressed in proper business attire and
dresses, ready to take part in learning more about
themselves and others and how to be a lady. There was time
for questions as well as intervention throughout the whole
seminar.
The debutantes took notes on important points that were not
in their packets for this very informative session.
Cotillion Chairman Wilma Brown was there to give more
information on the Cotillion program, pass out workshop
packets, scholarship forms and updates. Cotillion
Co-Chairman Karen Jarrett, Club Historian Mary Dawson,
President Denise Black-Poon and Larry Cardwell were on hand
to assist as needed.
Cardwell told the young ladies that the “Rules” of etiquette
are a set of unspoken rules that have been determined by
society as a whole. These rules differ between countries and
cultures but nevertheless are there to ensure a peaceful
coexistence between people creating a society that respects
the rights of others. She also states that manners and
etiquette will distinguish you from just being a girl or
young women. It is a part of what makes you a Young Lady.
Cardwell said that attitude is very important and that we
are in charge of our own attitudes and how we react to it as
well as respecting yourselves and others. She gave several
examples of life lessons that became relatable to the young
ladies that should be practiced each day for making
improving self-images as well as to make them aware of how
others feel and react.
Some examples she noted are being kind is more important
than being right, and that if one person says “You’ve made
my day” it makes the day. If you look at yourself and find
that you don’t like the road you’re walking then start
paving another one, said Cardwell. She said motivation and
self-esteem is very important.
The debutantes had a chance to get to interact in a “Getting
to Know You” exercise as well as a separate intervention
over lunch as they were asked to get to know others that
they have never met or had a chance to know. The “getting
to know you” session provided an opportunity to see how each
young lady conveys herself in mind, body and spirit. It was
a self-assessment about them before they received tips on
things they should look for in themselves.
Tips were also given on proper ways to address others, how
to answer in a response that is acceptable, greeting others,
why smiles are important, grooming routines, clothing and
accessories, nails, proper clothing how to sit etc.
This Etiquette Seminar is one on many workshops the
Cotillion scholarship program provides to the debutantes as
well as the Deb’s – In – Waiting and the escorts. Weekly
sessions occur from February till May which leads up to the
Debutante Cotillion Ball on May 27, 2017 at the Stranahan
Theatre and is open to the public.
The Debutantes will also participate in the Talent Night on
Monday, May 22, 2017 at Keyser Elementary School which is
“FREE” and open to the public.
More information can be obtained by calling 419-531-3660.
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