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Businesses & Corporations

Businesses & Corporations

Have you ever been at a business lunch or dinner and made a social faux pas?  Want to train your new hires to learn the ins and outs of etiquette in the corporate world?  Please & Thank You can provide these services to you and much more.  From 1-hour to...
Colleges & Universities

Colleges & Universities

Using the curriculum from The Etiquette Institute, Please & Thank You has developed a specialized course for college and university students.  This unique opportunity allows universities to provide students with skills and knowledge that can give them the edge as they enter today’s highly competitive job market.  Students will learn...
Teens

Teens

Teens sometimes need a little extra support as they transition into adolescence and eventually adulthood. Many are facing social and professional situations for the first time in their lives, and Please & Thank You can give them the knowledge and skills they need to make these first time transitions smooth....
Children

Children

Nothing says politeness more than when a child says “please” and “thank you.”  Using the curriculum from The Etiquette Institute, Please & Thank you offers manners classes for children ages 6 and older.  Classes are generally separated into boys and girls and teach table manners, introduction and basic conversation skills,...
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“I feel empowered now.” Kara, attended a dining tutorial hosted by Please & Thank You
News & Events

Hostess with the Mostest Cooking and Etiquette Classes

Please & Thank You is thrilled to announce a new series of classes with Dierbergs in Des Peres: Hostess with the Mostest.  Each class will cover a simple, yet elegant menu and hostess tips for throwing a flawless dinner party. Please Be Seated, Dinner is Served! Thursday, May 16th 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. $38 per...

Children’s Etiquette Course in June

Sign-ups are now open for a children’s etiquette course in June.  Details are below: When: Saturday, June 1st, 8th, and 15th from 10 – 11:30 a.m. Where: Dierbergs in Des Peres, 1080 Lindemann Rd. What: Etiquette expert Laura Beaver from Please & Thank You is here to make manners fun for your children. This 3-part...

Great Day St. Louis Feature

Etiquette consultant, Laura Beaver, was featured on Great Day St. Louis in December to discuss holiday manners.  You can watch the clip here: http://www.kmov.com/great-day-st-louis/Holiday-Manners-181562101.html

New Class at The Kitchen Conservatory

Are you interested in taking a cooking class with your child(ren) and learning a little etiquette along the way?  Then check out my next class at The Kitchen Conservatory in Clayton: What: Heir and A Parent – a Family A-Fare A hands-on cooking and etiquette class.  Full menu and details here. When: Saturday, May 4th...
Registration Open for Class at Kitchen Conservatory

Registration Open for Class at Kitchen Conservatory

We will be teaching a children’s cooking and etiquette class at the Kitchen Conservatory in St. Louis on January 6th.  In this hands-on class, the children will learn to make spaghetti and meatballs, garlic bread, roasted vegetable orzo soup and fruit hand pies.  After making the meal, everyone will sit down to eat with a...
FEAST Magazine St. Louis Article: 4 Ways to Teach Table Etiquette to Children

FEAST Magazine St. Louis Article: 4 Ways to Teach Table Etiquette to Children

Please & Thank You was recently featured in an article for FEAST Magazine in St. Louis.  You can read the whole article here.
4 Tips for Introducing Manners to Toddlers

4 Tips for Introducing Manners to Toddlers

I recently wrote an article for Feast Magazine in St. Louis with my tips for introducing manners to toddlers.  You can read the entire article at the Feast website here.
St. Louis Kids

St. Louis Kids

Please & Thank You was recently featured on the St. Louis Kids Smart Parenting blog.  You can read the full article here.
Children's Table Manners 101 November 10th and 11th - Spots Still Open!

Children’s Table Manners 101 November 10th and 11th – Spots Still Open!

The Children’s Table Manners 101 class will be at both Whole Foods locations next weekend! On Saturday, November 10th we will be at the Town and Country Whole Foods from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.  There are still spots open, and sign-ups are available online here. On Sunday, November 11th we will be at the...

Cooking + Hosting Party Class at Dierbergs Des Peres

Does your child love to cook for your family or friends?  Then this class at the Dierbergs in Des Peres is perfect for him or her!  In this 3-part series class, your child will learn to make Waldorf salad, stuffed chicken breast, lemony rice pilaf, green bean bundles and chocolate chunk bread pudding.  Each cooking...
Girl Scout Troop Presentations

Girl Scout Troop Presentations

Would your Girl Scout, Brownie or Daisy troop be interested in learning more about manners and etiquette?  Please & Thank You has just the program for you!  We will customize a presentation package for your troop that will include crafts, lesson and games!  Topics include: table manners, conversation starters, poise and confidence, correspondence and more!...
Children's Table Manners Classes at Whole Foods Market Town and Country

Children’s Table Manners Classes at Whole Foods Market Town and Country

Sign-up for a fun, one-hour children’s table manners class hosted by Whole Foods Market Town and Country!  The class will cover table manner basics: setting the table, passing food, proper eating, etc.  There will also be  a snack and craft for your child to take home. When:  Saturday, November 10th 10 a.m. – 11 a.m....