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Manners for Kids: Back to School Success Starts in the Home!

By Lisa Burdette | August 23, 2023

Parents, the Back-to-School season is upon us!  Your children may be nervous as school gets started, but they can have confidence if you help to prepare them ahead of time.  Here are 22 tips to get you thinking about manners for kids and some ways you can help them start the year off without a […]

Workplace Etiquette Tips for Dining

By Lisa Burdette | August 16, 2023

You’re invited…to a fancy dinner party with the boss and top company executives. Now what? If you’re confused about what to do and how to act, you’re in the right place. In this post, Lisa will cover a wealth of tips and tricks for workplace etiquette success. You’ll learn how to conduct yourself at the […]

Manners for Kids? Parents can Help with Back To School Etiquette

By Lisa Burdette | August 8, 2023

Summer is almost over, and teachers are frantically cleaning their rooms before students arrive. Meanwhile, parents are getting ready to send their children back to school. But how can parents prepare their kids for the upcoming school year? Although it’s true that reading, last-minute vacations and school shopping are important, the best way you can […]

Parenting 101: Teach Manners for Kids w/Etiquette Training

By Lisa Burdette | August 1, 2023

One of the foundational things you can teach your child is how to respect others. This will help him or her know how to navigate life effectively and succeed! In this post, we’ll discuss the importance of respect as well as other manners for kids that you can incorporate into your everyday life as a […]

Back to School Manners for Kids: You Can Prepare Them This Summer!

By Lisa Burdette | July 6, 2023

Hard to believe it, but back to school is already approaching! We still have many vacation days left, but it’s time for parents to start preparing their children mentally, physically and spiritually for a grand entrance into the upcoming school year. In this blog post, you’ll learn some tips on manners for kids that will […]

Quince Lamar Burton, a Man of Character, Servant of God and a Social Etiquette Expert

By Lisa Burdette | June 17, 2023

In this post, Lisa shares a special tribute to her Father and his commitment to a life as God’s servant and man of character. What better way to learn about proper social etiquette and how to interact with others than through a wonderful example?! As an Etiquette expert and consultant, I considered ideas to write […]

Lisa’s Travels to France: Learn more about the Proper Table Setting

By Lisa Burdette | May 31, 2023

Here at The Dallas School of Etiquette, we care about education and helping children and adults achieve their highest potential! That’s why our owner and etiquette expert, Lisa Burdette, travels to France to learn the latest about fashion, dining and enjoying a proper table setting in France.

My Mom, a Servant, Leader and Woman of God

By Lisa Burdette | May 10, 2023

This Mother’s Day is special!  Perhaps it’s because I’ve matured and now appreciate my Mom as an eternal wellspring.  Her constant instruction remains as fervent as ever and her zest for life remains, despite the loss of my Dad. I could not allow this Mother’s Day to pass without paying a tribute to my Mom. […]

Foods to Eat while Traveling

By Lisa Burdette | May 8, 2023

On the road or in the air again, the key to health while traveling to plan ahead.  PPP, PREPARE, PACK, AND PLAN ahead. Children and Family members should all contribute to the food planning of travel.  Think and plan ahead of time. Be mindful of messy foods that have an odor.  Foods like French Fries […]

Easter

By Lisa Burdette | April 5, 2023

Easter is the most important Holiday for Christians because it is a reminder Christ is alive. Easter Church and Easter Dinners will take place this Sunday. Fish is traditional for Good Friday as well as hot cross buns. Many will celebrate Easter Dinner by eating lamb. Boiled eggs are traditional for breakfast. A Simnel cake […]

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