The Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2023) has highlighted the importance
of demonstrating social etiquette to leave a lasting and positive impact on people, to
children visiting the 12-day event at numerous sessions of a comprehensive ‘Welcome
to Social Etiquette’ workshop.
Led by renowned etiquette coach Eva Teeny, the workshop is imparting young
schoolers with valuable lessons on the dos and don’ts of impact-creating social
interactions, the art of self-introduction in social situations, and other related topics.
Focussed on imparting practical skills children can apply in their everyday lives, the
session covered topics like why social etiquette is important, how it becomes a
distinguishing characteristic of winning personalities, and how having the right attitude in
social settings can leave a lasting impression on those we interact with.
From sharing tips on ways to hold polite conversations, to listening actively, to knowing
and exercising good table manners that are particularly useful in formal settings, Teeny
ran the participants through a comprehensive and action-oriented demonstration. She
also turned their attention to dressing appropriately and using the right body language to
convey confidence, respect, and interest in others.
The students, eager to put their new skills into practice, enjoyed a quick role-playing
exercise to conclude the workshop.
The SCRF is an annual event and concludes its 14th annual run at Expo Centre
Sharjah on Sunday. Parents are encouraged to bring their little ones to attend and learn
from over 900 different workshops and activities led by experts in different fields to
celebrate the theme of the festival, ‘Train your Brain’.