My first subject at princess charm school is meeting & greeting manners. It's all about a very polite way to meet and greet people. I have a special way that I greet people that mommy wants me to meet. I do a perfect curtsy and then I introduce myself "Pleased to meet you ma'am. My name is Annie and I'm 5 years old. This is my pretty dolly Samantha. How may I please you ma'am?" Then I curtsy again and give the person my personal card.
Mommy says that if I do a good job then I will receive lovely compliments. For extra special compliments mommy rewards me.
When I am meeting someone my age I just say "Hi" and give them a warm hug. Then I say "How are you?" I also say ""How are you?" to relatives and friends. To adults I know I always do a curtsy first and then "How are you?". I also like to say "Good Morning" instead of "Hi". My teacher says that is acceptable also. She taught me that saying a friendly greeting is a way of saying "I care about you". I love that!!
I have also been taught not to speak unless I am spoken to. If I desire to speak I put a finger gently on my lips. If I am given permission to talk I must speak slowly, clearly and keep it short. If am not given permission right away then it means the time is not right for me to speak. Children, and especially sissies, must learn patience and that we are not the center of attention.
Introducing people - This is mostly for when I introduce my girlfriends to mommy, relatives or other little girlfriends. Like this: "Mommy this is Anna. She is a new girl in the neighborhood and she also loves Disney Princesses and American Girl dolls." My teacher says there are many other situations where people need to be introduced to others. But that's too complex for a 5 year old child like me so I should leave that to others.
How to call people - I am to call all adults either "Ma'am" or "Sir". For relatives "Mommy" or "Auntie", "Uncle". I am to call young women "Ms" and little girls "Miss" and then their names like "Miss Amy".
Conversation with girlfriends - There are lots of things to remember:
- Always include everyone in the conversation
- It is not polite to whisper to one person in front of another
- Always listen especially when talking
- Learn to hold my thoughts until someone speaking is done
- Everyone needs to have a chance to talk.
- Never says things that may hurt others feelings
- Always use those special magic words: Please, Thank You, Excuse me, I'm Sorry
- Sissies never talk unless spoken to or are given permission to talk.
On Sunday we went to a girlfriend of mommy's for Easter lunch. There were lots of other children there and all of the girls wearing very pretty dresses. They were all using their best manners. I had to practice all of the manners I am learning and also do lots of pretty curtseys.
I learned something new. Girls and women only curtsy for royalty. (Kings, queens and the like). But sissies curtsy to everyone. That is so that we always remember our place and who we are.
Mommy and my teacher, Mistress Dale will comment here on my behavior and progress.
Sissy Princess Annie
