"Being a part of the Munchies and Manners program has taught me much about myself, and working with other people. This program is beneficial to all involved and I hope more continue to participate and become a part of Oaks & Acorns' mission."

Cristen Boerman, SDSU Intern

Oaks & Acorns has designed an intergenerational social skills program, which supports self esteem and allows individuals to feel confident in most social situations – especially those involved with eating etiquette. As students learn: Why Manners are Important; First Impressions: Introductions, Meeting and Greeting; Communicating with Confidence: Speaking and Listening skills; Table Setting: What Goes Where; Table Manners: Do’s and Dont's; Restaurant Etiquette; Body Language and Poise; Phone Manners and Thank You Letters – values are being instilled, they are learning from fabulous senior role models, and having fun as they learn!

The instructors:  Alannah Sinclaire was trained by Maggie O’Farrill*, leading educator and international coach in etiquette and social skills.  Jacqueline Hicks, was trained beginning at an early age in manners, etiquette and the importance of social graces.

*In addition to developing courses that address social challenges for youth, Maggie O’Farrill has served a program director for her mother’s renowned finishing school, the Margarita O’Farrill Institute in Los Angeles. Manners, etiquette and learning the “social graces” are vital life skills. As Maggie O’Farrill rightly points out, “You never know where you will be or to whom you will be speaking in life.”

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Munchies & Manners for Young Adults is an advanced course in Manners, Etiquette and Effective Communication which covers business communication, advanced table manners and social etiquette, as well as responsible communication.   This program has three 3-hour sessions:

Business Communication—Part one

       Networking skills
        Interview skills
        Dress for Success
        Cover letters, resumes, thank you notes
        Business lunch
        How to be influential
    Advanced Table manners and Social Etiquette—Part two
        Formal Dining and Banquet Dining
        The Art of Table Conversation
        Hosting
        Being a welcome guest
        Get ready for dating (Proms and Parties)
    Responsible communication—Part three
        Congruence, Empathy, Unconditional Positive Regard
        Dealing with Differences (Fighting Fairly)
        Compassionate Communication

Channel 10 News recently ran a full segment featuring our Munchies & Manners program!
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Individual coaching and group sessions can be arranged by appointment at 619 795-7877.

We welcome all ages—all stages six to ninety-six!

We tailor classes specially for Girl Scout/Boy Scout troops, church youth groups, after school activity programs, high school and college career preparation and those wanting to learn formal social skills.  

For more information, and to pre-register please call: 619-795-7877.