Charlotte Etiquette by Mannerly

Charlotte Etiquette by Mannerly We teach manners and social skills in fun, relevant ways to new learners to seasoned professionals
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One Simple (yet powerful) Dining Etiquette Tip to share with your children today - Before they pick up their fork and ta...
02/17/2026

One Simple (yet powerful) Dining Etiquette Tip to share with your children today -

Before they pick up their fork and take the first bite, remind them to pause and ask themselves:

Has everyone been served?
Has the host or hostess sat down? (Or the person who made the meal)

If not, then wait.

At home as a family, wait until everyone is seated and served before eating.

When a guest in someone’s home, as soon as the host or hostess sits down and begins eating OR when they give you a signal to begin, then it is time to begin.

It’s a small habit that shows big respect and a great habit to practice early.

To learn more, visit Mannerly.com

With gratitude,
Elizabeth Anne Russell

Another Mannerly Cotillion season complete and my heart is full.Watching these middle school students grow in confidence...
02/17/2026

Another Mannerly Cotillion season complete and my heart is full.

Watching these middle school students grow in confidence through timeless etiquette and modern manners backed by social science is such a joy. We are building social skills that will guide them in treating others with honor, kindness and respect in every interaction.

We look forward to unveiling our Year 2 Curriculum in September. To learn more about our Mannerly Cotillion program, please visit mannerly.com

With heartfelt gratitude,
Elizabeth Anne Russell

02/17/2026

To learn more about our approach to modern etiquette, please visit Mannerly.com

02/17/2026

10 Etiquette Tips to share with your child before age 10 -

1. How to notice if someone is alone and invite them to join a group - it is a powerful act of kindness.

2. To stand when greeting others. Look for eye color when meeting someone new.

3. How to give a REAL compliment - naming virtues or personality traits. “I admire your courage.” Sincere. Specific. Kind.

4. How to kindly receive a compliment. No deflections. A simple “thank you” demonstrates confidence and grace.

5. How to graciously write a thank you note for a gift or act of kindness.

6. Awareness of positive body language. We communicate so much without ever saying a word.

7. How to enjoy to art of conversation, especially at the dinner table.

8. Routinely use power words like please, thank you, and excuse me. Small words that carry honor and respect.

9. How to hold and use silverware properly. It is not about perfection. It is about helping your child feel comfortable and confident at any table.

10. Understand the true purpose of etiquette. It is not being ‘fancy’ - it is about treating everyone with honor, dignity, and respect.

Please visit mannerly.com to learn more about our approach to modern manners & etiquette.

What a gift to share timeless etiquette and modern manners through our Mannerly classes and cotillion!Registration for o...
02/16/2026

What a gift to share timeless etiquette and modern manners through our Mannerly classes and cotillion!

Registration for our child, teen and adult modern etiquette programs is now open. Please visit mannerly.com/classes to learn more.

With heartfelt gratitude,
Elizabeth Anne Russell

So grateful for our incredible teen assistants! Their kindness and leadership bring our elementary etiquette classes to ...
02/12/2026

So grateful for our incredible teen assistants! Their kindness and leadership bring our elementary etiquette classes to life as they model gracious behavior.

Next on the agenda - hat etiquette
Because knowing when to remove your hat is just as important as knowing how to wear it.

What a great conversation on etiquette & inclusion with with - thank you for the invitation! This will stream live on ...
02/11/2026

What a great conversation on etiquette & inclusion with with - thank you for the invitation!

This will stream live on 2/11 at 11am (link in story).

With gratitude,
Elizabeth Anne Russell

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