Etiquette Classes
For Kids & Teens
Larisa Gavrielov
Larisa Gavrielov is a Certified Etiquette Consultant and Tea Etiquette Expert, with both certifications earned through the From the Inside-Out School of Etiquette, and the founder of Esteem Etiquette.
She helps children and young people develop the confidence, courtesy, and communication skills needed to thrive in everyday social settings. Her approach is shaped by both her professional career and her personal experience as a parent.
Through Esteem Etiquette's interactive, age-appropriate programs, Larisa combines professional etiquette education with a warm and encouraging approach. Her goal is not simply to teach rules, but to help young people understand how good manners, self-awareness, and respect can strengthen relationships, build self-esteem, and create a positive impression wherever they go.
Etiquette is not about perfection. It is about making people feel comfortable, respected and valued.
Signature Experiences
Esteem Etiquette offers interactive experiences that help children and young people feel more comfortable, considerate, and prepared in everyday situations.
Youth Dining Etiquette
Helps young participants approach restaurants, family meals, and formal dining occasions with greater confidence. Through interactive instruction and guided practice, participants learn how to navigate the table while communicating respectfully with hosts, servers, and fellow guests.
- Formal table settings
- Proper use of utensils, napkins and glassware
- American and Continental dining styles
- Dining conversation and active listening
Little Ladies & Gentlemen
An introduction to everyday social skills designed to make manners approachable, meaningful, and enjoyable for younger participants. We focus on building social confidence and equipping them with skills for home and school.
- Greetings and introductions
- Conversation and active listening
- Body language and posture
- Everyday courtesy and consideration
Tea Party Experience
Combines traditional tea etiquette with meaningful lessons in conversation, confidence, and social grace. Participants enjoy an elegant and engaging setting while learning how to navigate a tea service with greater ease, encouraging them to connect thoughtfully with others.
- Proper tea etiquette and navigating a service
- How to hold and use a teacup correctly
- Table manners and appropriate posture
- Graceful conversation and social confidence
Additional Services
Beyond etiquette workshops, we create extraordinary experiences that inspire confidence, elegance, and lasting memories for special occasions.
Royal Birthday Parties
A regal celebration fit for royalty including etiquette lessons, elegant dining, fun activities, and games.
Fashion Show Experience
Step into confidence and shine! Teaches poise, posture, walk etiquette, and self-expression.
Why Etiquette Education Matters
Skills participants can carry into everyday life.
Greater Confidence
Preparation helps participants feel less intimidated by unfamiliar situations.
Stronger Communication
Lessons support clear speaking, thoughtful conversation and active listening.
Social Awareness
Participants become more aware of how their behavior affects others.
Better Table Manners
Dining instruction helps participants feel more comfortable in casual and formal settings.
Respectful Relationships
Courtesy and empathy contribute to stronger interactions at home, school and in the community.
Lasting Life Skills
The lessons can support participants well beyond a single workshop or event.
Schedule & Curriculum
Interactive 6-week program designed to build lasting confidence, adapted by age group. 75 minutes per class.
Free Demo Class
September 15 at 5:00 PM
Meet the instructor and preview the program!
Class Schedule
Tuition
$450
Per Child
Ages 7–11
Everyday Etiquette
Please and thank you, greetings, holding doors, basic courtesy in daily interactions.
Manners at School
Listening when others speak, raising hands, sharing supplies, lining up, respecting teachers and classmates.
Communication & Meeting People
Introducing yourself, eye contact, a friendly greeting or handshake, and listening when someone else is talking.
Dining Etiquette
Basic table manners, using utensils correctly, napkin use, chewing with your mouth closed, and asking politely.
Out & About: Sitting and Walking Gracefully
Good posture, walking calmly, using an indoor voice, and behaving well in public spaces like waiting rooms, stores, and movies.
Respecting Everyone (Boys & Girls)
Treating classmates of all kinds with kindness, fairness, and respect during play, group work, and friendships.
Ages 12–16
Everyday Etiquette & Manners at School
Personal presentation, punctuality, and courtesy in the classroom and community — the everyday habits good etiquette is built on.
Communication & Meeting People
Making introductions, small talk, eye contact, a proper handshake, and active listening in social and professional settings.
Dining Etiquette
Place settings, proper utensil use, pacing a meal, and manners at a restaurant or a more formal table.
Sitting, Walking & Out and About
Posture, poise, and graceful movement — plus public manners in stores, on transportation, and in shared spaces.
Boys & Girls: Respectful Social Interaction
Modern, respectful etiquette between genders — courtesy, consideration, personal boundaries, and treating others well.
Social Media Etiquette
Digital courtesy, texting manners, what to post and avoid, and building a respectful online presence.