The Etiquette Essentials

The Etiquette Essentials

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01/08/2026

As we kick off this season of “Seaside Social,” I’m often asked by Middle School/High School parents , “What are you talking with them about first? What’s Important right NOW at this age? How can I help my child after they attended classes?”

I keep these sessions small. I do a number of them, but I believe small is best — we eat and visit and we do a lot of talking. And they have to give me their phones— No phones. Not even when they head to the restroom during dinner.

After years of teaching, I’m honest with parent’s that I see this device (though I have one and I love it) as one of the worst things that has happened to our children.

I want them to learn to be without it. And I absolutely want them to put it away at meal time, family time, dates to dances, church, and so much more.

Teaching our children to visit with others is such a gift we give them by doing it ourselves.

Photos from The Etiquette Essentials's post 12/08/2025

Grades are important. They are. But, they are NOT the most important when it comes to real life and the 🌎 real world. It’s your people skills. Your ability to create relationships and maintain them.

If you are a young person in college, work hard. Study. Look for mentors and beg to follow them around. And take a Business Etiquette class. You will not regret it.

Photos from Sea Island's post 11/21/2025
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