‘We’ve tried to make (the programs) humorous because kids learn when they’re having fun,? Barc explained.įor those in middle school, the ‘Uniquely U? program teaches how to properly answer the phone, mastering table setting, tone and attitude of voice and how to begin taking care of physical features.
Starting at the ripe age of four through elementary school, children can participate in the four-week-long ‘Kidequette? program which focuses on issues of respecting elders, correct posture, etiquette in public places and’of course’keeping their elbows off the table. ‘But, society has guidelines and we need to learn how to tweak ourselves to prevent embarrassment and be able to adapt to whatever the social setting is.? ‘There’s too many messages that say we have to change,? Barc said. Her main mission with the business is to help kids realize ‘they’re OK the way they are.? ‘A little bird sat on my shoulder for seven years saying ‘I’ve got to do this on a bigger scale,? she said.Īfter countless hours of researching the history of etiquette, talking to teachers and even speaking with etiquette guru Maria Everding of the Etiquette Institute in Missouri, Barc decided it was time to start her own business, called Etiquettes Edge, last fall. While owning a preschool in Auburn Hills, Barc received positive feedback from parents on the way she taught proper etiquette to their 3 and 4-year-olds. Oxford resident Pamela Barc knows, and she’s making it her goal to teach the young and old the basics of etiquette.
Or do you know how to properly eat your soup?
Did you know it’s not proper etiquette to ask ‘who’s calling? when answering the phone?
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