| Seize the opportunity to ensure that youth are | | | | table and a list of foods that can be eaten with your |
| prepared for leadership internships by providing | | | | hands. |
| etiquette training. This article proposes topics that are | | | | |
| considered to be significant; please do not overlook | | | | - Voice mail |
| them. They will position youth to make lasting positive | | | | Setting up a professional greeting, how to leave |
| impressions. | | | | effective messages, along with the importance of |
| What not to Leave Out | | | | returning phone calls are all relevant discussion items. |
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| - Email | | | | - Handshakes |
| Begin by explaining the proper way to write an email. | | | | Demonstrate a proper handshake, and allow the |
| Technology is not an excuse to violate basic rules of | | | | students to practice. Emphasize the importance of |
| writing. Contrary to popular belief, email should not be | | | | smiling and giving eye contact. As you know, a |
| written using all lower case letters. At the same time, | | | | handshake reveals a lot about a person. |
| all capital letters give the appearance of shouting. | | | | |
| Instruct youth to write the topic on the subject line and | | | | - Writing thank you notes |
| to use proper salutations. | | | | Still, sending a thank you letter is acceptable. Therefore, |
| - Cell phones | | | | teach youth the correct way to prepare one. Require |
| Cell phone use is a huge problem for youth and adults. | | | | them to send a thank you letter to the site supervisor |
| Or, is the real issue overusing cell phones, especially in | | | | when the internship ends. |
| all of the wrong places? Impress upon youth to avoid | | | | In summary, delivering a course on etiquette is one of |
| talking on their cell phones while at the internship site. | | | | the most crucial things to do to prepare youth for |
| | | | successful leadership internships. Although manners |
| - Dining | | | | are paramount, they are sadly taken for granted. |
| On occasions the students may be taken to lunch or | | | | However, the modules recommended in this article |
| invited to company events. Thus, teach them how to | | | | furnish youth with information that helps them to know |
| read a table setting. You might also consider | | | | what to do and to feel at ease. |
| composing a list of things to avoid doing at the dinner | | | | |