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One-Time Classes: Table Manners, Dining Etiquette & Social Skills
Job & College Interview Skills
with Natalie Trujillo

Learning to interview well is an important lifelong skill. It can help you get into college and even land a full-time job.
This one-time lesson will focus on developing successful job and college interview skills. How to present yourself over the phone, in an email, and on social networking sites will also be discussed because these can be determining factors when interviewing for a job.
We will have a special guest from the ABQ Job Corp Center, Mr. Nolan Crowell, to talk about his experiences with interviews over the years. He will share valuable information and rescourses with our students that will benefit them in the future!
Cancellation policy: If a cancellation is received at least 5 business days before the first lesson, a refund will be issued for the amount minus a 15% administration fee. Cancellations received fewer than 5 business days before the first class will not be refunded. Full fees will be refunded if the NM School of Etiquette cancels a program.
Adult Dining Etiquette
with Natalie Trujillo

This Dining Etiquette lesson is about three hours long and will take place at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse (Albuquerque, NM). Students will also receive a Certificate of Accomplishment from the New Mexico School of Etiquette.
This lesson will include the following:
- Three-Course Meal
- Place Setting
- Napkin Etiquette
- Bread Etiquette
- Table Decorum
- Continental Dining
- American Dining
- Dessert Etiquette
NM School of Etiquette & Restaurant Cancellation Policy: Cancellations/rescheduling must be received at least (7) business days before the lesson/event; a refund will be issued for the amount you paid minus a 15% administration fee. Cancellations received fewer than 7 business days will not be refunded. Full fees will be refunded if the NM School of Etiquette cancels. *Important: There will be a $25 fee if you need to reschedule your lesson. A guaranteed guest count is due seven (7) business days in advance of the lesson/event. Once specified, the guaranteed guest count will be the guaranteed guest count, not subject to reduction, and charges will be made accordingly, therefore, no refunds or credit towards another lesson are available to any guests that do not attend the lesson/event without written notice made seven (7) business days in advance. Thank you for your attention and understanding to this.
Dessert Etiquette Workshop
with Natalie Trujillo

Note: The price of this workshop will change to $25 after Feb. 1, 2023. Registration will be closed after Feb. 10th.
The goal of this 45 minute hands-on class is to teach students the proper way to eat their dessert, and make it as fun as possible! Students will learn the resting (still eating) positition, and close-out (all done) position; this silent service code is a way for a diner to communicate to waitstaff during a meal to indicate whether the diner is finished with their plate. This is intended to prevent situations where the server might remove a plate of food and utensils prematurely. They will also learn how to properly hold and use their silverware specifically when eating a solid and/or liquid dessert.
*All students will take home a speical Valentine's Day gift!
Parents, please note that food and drinks will be served to students during this lesson. Please let the instructor know of any food allergies or dietary restrictions as soon as possible.
On the menu:
Chocolate cake, whipped cream, and choice of the following beverages: milk, water, or apple juice.
Cancellation policy: If a cancellation is received at least 5 business days before the first lesson, a refund will be issued for the amount minus a 15% administration fee. Cancellations received fewer than 5 business days before the first class will not be refunded. Full fees will be refunded if the NM School of Etiquette cancels a program. *No makeup lesson available.
Lunch-time Etiquette Lessons
with Natalie Trujillo

Note: The price of this program will change to $90 after March. 1, 2023. Registration will be closed after March 10th.
This program offers a set of three 45 minute hands-on classes. Students will learn table manners, finger foods, bread etiquette, how to set their place at the table, napkin etiquette and the continental dining style.The goal is to make learning these new skills as fun as possible by including food!
*All students will recieve a Certificate of Accomplishment from the New Mexico School of Etiqette and a goodie bag at the end of the program.
Lesson 1:
- Table Manners and Finger Foods:
Students will learn how to properly behave at the table and will work on a table manners craft. Students will also learn about different finger foods and how to properly use a knife to spread on toppings.
Lesson 2:
- Place Setting and Bread Etiquette:
Students learn how to set their own place at the table. Students will also learn how to properly eat dinner rolls and pass items around the table.
Lesson 3:
- Continental Dining and Napkin etiquette:
Students will learn how to properly hold and use their silverware with confidence and learn the resting (still eating) positition, and close-out (all done) position; this silent service code is a way for a diner to communicate to waitstaff during a meal to indicate whether the diner is finished with their plate. This is intended to prevent situations where the server might remove a plate of food and utensils prematurely. They will also be taught the five uses of the napkin when dining.
Parents, please note that food and drinks will be served to students during these lessons. Please let the instructor know of any food allergies or dietary restrictions as soon as possible.
Cancellation policy: If a cancellation is received at least 5 business days before the first lesson, a refund will be issued for the amount minus a 15% administration fee. Cancellations received fewer than 5 business days before the first class will not be refunded. Full fees will be refunded if the NM School of Etiquette cancels a program. *No makeup lesson available.
Adult Social Graces
with Natalie Trujillo

Social Graces are particular skills that help us navigate politely in our personal and professional social circles. This Social Graces lesson is about 1.5 hours long and will take place at Explora Science Center (Albuquerque, NM). Students will also receive a Certificate of Accomplishment from the New Mexico School of Etiquette.
This lesson will include the following:
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Clothing
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Posture
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Social Media
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Thank-You Notes
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Phone Courtesy
Cancellation policy: If a cancellation is received at least 5 business days before the first lesson, a refund will be issued for the amount minus a 15% administration fee. Cancellations received fewer than 5 business days before the first class will not be refunded. Full fees will be refunded if the NM School of Etiquette cancels a program.
Adult Business Etiquette
with Natalie Trujillo

This Business Etiquette lesson is about 1.5 hours long and will take place at Explora Science Center (Albuquerque, NM). Students will also receive a Certificate of Accomplishment from the New Mexico School of Etiquette.
This lesson will include the following:
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Meetings
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Phone
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Email
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Introductions
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Handshakes
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Appearance
Cancellation policy: If a cancellation is received at least 5 business days before the first lesson, a refund will be issued for the amount minus a 15% administration fee. Cancellations received fewer than 5 business days before the first class will not be refunded. Full fees will be refunded if the NM School of Etiquette cancels a program.