"Lady-like"
Things like how to sit (with legs crossed, and back straight of course!), what's appropriate to wear (and what's not), what to say (and when), what to do (and how)...you know, things like that?!
The interesting fact is that EVERYONE has a different opinion of what these 'how to's" look like. Everything doesn't work for everybody. That's something for teens (and ladies alike) to keep in mind as we go throughout the day (and life, for that matter).
Ask yourself and others to consider the etiquette of a lady when in the presence of others (especially authority figures). Ask questions, and ponder on scenarios like burping out loud, an upset stomach and how to handle the "outcome", speaking to someone with (or about) bad hygiene, dinner tables and manners, just to name a few.
Upon special request, Journey Girl is proud to announce the expansion of our Youth Enrichment Sessions to include etiquette for girls ages 8-18. These sessions focus on table manners, being a good guest at a friend's house, how to treat your siblings, and MORE! Our mission is to guide girls and young ladies into a new, respectable phase of life; becoming a lady.
This information brought to you by:
Andrieka “AJ” Austin; Teen Life Consultant, Speaker, Author, Editor of blog.journeygirl.org, voice of journeygirlatl.wordpress.com, Founder and Facilitator of Journey Girl, a mobile youth enrichment service for girls, based in Atlanta, GA. Visit us online at www.journeygirl.org for more information on our youth-based enrichment products and services. E-mail: bookings@journeygirl.org for bookings and speaking engagements.
Listen to the audio-recorded version of this blog post at www.journeygirlatl.wordpress.com.
Posted by Journey Girl Atlanta at Friday, October 15. 2010 
Categories: How to be a Lady, Being Lady-Like, Etiquette, Manners
Tags: How to be a Lady Being Lady-Like Journey Girl Etiquette Manners Act Like a Lady Andrieka J Austin
Categories: How to be a Lady, Being Lady-Like, Etiquette, Manners
Tags: How to be a Lady Being Lady-Like Journey Girl Etiquette Manners Act Like a Lady Andrieka J Austin
I thank God for you AJ. In this new expansion program, you are providing a necessary and needed ingredient in the lives of young people. This is something I taught my three daughters at an early age and it does take you far in life. It not only builds character but enhances self esteem and adds to the layer we call confidence. Example: my eldest daughter and I were attending a semi-formal banquet at a four star hotel when she was a Sophomore in high school. She learned at an early age table etiquette and the order in which you use your utensils (practice at home makes perfect away from home). When the food was served we both noticed that everyone at the table was watching us as from placing the napkins in our lap, eating with one hand and the other in our lap right down to using the flatware from the outside in. Those who were cutting their meat improperly or grabbing the wrong fork immediately corrected themselves after observing. After we left the event, my daughter said to me, "mom thank you for teaching me those things about etiquette. I noticed we were setting the example for everyone at the table, including the other adults. And mom, I felt proud that I knew the right thing to do at this type of event". I too was not only proud of her but pleased to see that one can set an example and make changes regardless of how small-the impact is great.
Here is a business tip to go along with my point. If a potential employer takes you out to dinner because you are being considered for a position in leadership; if you season your food before tasting it you will most likely be passed over for that job. Reasoning, if you would season your food before tasting it you would make poor judgment decisions regarding the business. You must first try a thing in order to know if it is in need of anything else.
My personal motto is this what you see children do out in public is a reflection of what is and is not being enforced at home. Kudos to you for being a rebuilding trailblazer to restore these values of old to this new generation.
Continued growth and success on this journey of life.
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You're the BEST!!! Thanks so much for taking the time to read AND respond to this blog post
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