The popular lifestyle magazine for Orlando residents (Orlando Home & Leisure magazine)  featured a two-page story about Mimi’s Manners in their June/July issue.

Writer Kristen Manieri attended a class held at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes in March and wrote about the children’s experience with a lesson in manners.

One student enthusiastically exclaimed that Mimi’s Manners was “almost as good as the Pirate and Princess Party” (at Disney)!

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Local high school juniors from Collier County participated in a week-long Youth Leadership program June 7 - 12, 2008. The program  introduces students to the variety of careers, non-profit needs and community activities in their hometown. Created by the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce, the program encourages students to learn about the unique aspects of their community and encourages them to get involved.

They also participated in team-building activities and discovered their abilities to be leaders. One luncheon included a lesson on manners facilitated by Suzanne Willis. Students learned about proper table manners, the importance of a good handshake, making an impression and good communications skills.

Students asked questions about proper placement of their utensils at the end of the meal and where to place the napkin if they need to excuse themselves during the meal.

Below is proof that at least a couple of the students were paying attention and already understand the importance of a well-written (and timely) thank you note.

Mimi’s Manners made the news in MomsMiami.com, a new website from The Miami Herald, created to help parents face a host of challenges and seemingly unanswerable questions about being a parent.

This story informs parents about manners classes their children can take in and around the South Florida area. Click here to see the whole story.

Suzanne Willis teaches etiquette classes at The Ritz-Carlton, Coconut Grove and her students are featured in the cover story.