Marjorie
Maxfield
"To Wed beautifully
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As a national wedding etiquette expert on the Internet/Blog: Marjorie is the wedding etiquette expert as a WeddingAce on WeddingWire, the bridal internet site. Her advice can be sourced 24/7 on this #1 internet site with memorable blog topics include, Hey, Mr. Postman! When to Send the Wedding Invitations, and The Dozen Rule: How to Avoid the Thank You Avalanche.
As the Wed-etiquette,™ and professional guest speaker, Marjorie has presented seminars and signed books at these leading bridal shows in the United States: Bridal Showcase in Washington, D.C. Wedding Showcase, in her hometown, Houston. She has addressed the Association of Bridal Consultants.
As a inspirational leader, she writes The MMM Letter, and conducts classes for her students in Atlanta, Georgia.
As an inspiration figure and speaker, she has spoken at St. Martin's Church, Houston, Texas, the largest Episcopal Church in the United States. She is the bridal etiquette expert at St, Michael Catholic Church, Wedding Guild, Houston, Texas. She recently spoke to their members.
As an E-business etiquette expert, her audiences includes leaders in private and public sectors.
As a professional writer, she holds seminars and give private instruction in her signatureStyle writing method to adults and children.
As a magazine columnist, she writes B Well Mannered for Brilliant Magazine of Texas.
Magazine Columnist for:
ain’t misbehavin
By: B Well Mannered Columnist
By: B Well Mannered Columnist
Marjorie McLane Maxfield
April 2010 issue
Children misbehaving in public. Or, kids gone wild. Call it what you will. Mental images flash in our mind like trailers of upcoming movies that we, frankly, never care to see ever again: a screaming, seemingly uncontrollable toddler, traumatizing the shoppers in the check-out lane with a mother who responds with a backhand, or doesn’t respond at all; a swift kick to the back of your airline seat at 30,000 feet that becomes 90 minutes of a tribal tom tom by a child bored and hell-bent on getting any attention from an otherwise preoccupied parent. The visceral response: disgust. The intellectual remedy: simply put, teach these children some manners.
Well-mannered children are reflections in the mirror. Parents, stepparents and grandparents should exalt the same behavior at home that they expect of their children in public. A child emulates what he or she sees and hears. If they witness bouts of an uncontrolled temper, overhear gossip, learn disrespect, hear profanity and see little consideration of others, their character will reflect this, and will thus become an improvisation of ill-mannered adults.
Likewise, it’s useless and hypocritical for a respected figure to instruct a child to “Behave like a gentleman, or lady, and to be a good sport or sportsman,” without walking the walk themselves. This doesn’t just mean standing up when an elder enters a room, showing good table manners, or speaking in modulated tones. Rather, a well-mannered life begins internally with the formation of a life-long dedication to being kind, gracious, thoughtful, civilized, and, in short, well-bred. This life is a life worth living, immersed in love and respect for oneself and others, often guided by an internal moral compass.
Although volumes of written guideposts for well-mannered children line the walls of bookstores, and are available on internet sites and in blogs, many of these resources are often overlooked. Consider what Robert Louis Stevenson poetically advised in his early 20th century classic, A Child’s Garden of Verses, stanza V, “Whole Duty of Children”: “A child should always say what is true, and speak when he is spoken to, and behave mannerly at the table; at least as far as he is able.” Only ask of a child what he is capable of understanding and acting at his age. For instance, to take a child to an event for adults, be it a wedding ceremony, a midnight Christmas Eve church service, or a four-hour shopping marathon at the mall, and actually expecting him to act like a 40-year-old will prove to be most disappointing to you and others around you. Before you embark, ask yourself: “Is this child appropriate? Is this activity age appropriate?” Many times we must take him or her along anyway, so make it an adventure with you as the guide. Make it a learning experience, encourage his or her questions, and politely, yet firmly point out how to behave, regardless of the situation.
Well-mannered children do have a distinct advantage in life. Early on, a young mother who plays Beethoven and Bach on her iPod in the nursery is laying the foundation for her child to succeed and exceed his peers academically, intellectually and aesthetically. Likewise, 24/7 exposure to the who, what, when, where and why of good manners, commencing as soon as they can take direction, will enhance a child’s reputation at home, school and in the community. As a teenager, tutoring for the SAT exam is part of the equation for success, as is ongoing education in the nuances of a well-mannered life with, perhaps, a subtle one-word prompt, “Shoes!” Practical and priceless, one’s knowledge of etiquette will make a viable difference in the upper echelons of society and corporate life.
CEO’s, colleagues, in-laws, and friends all prefer the company of a person who is well-mannered, and often, will shun those who act poorly. An individual has a choice to embellish or diminish his image by how he conducts himself. What you say and what you do is a fine portrait of who you are.
A quick checklist of a well-mannered child under 7, the age of reason: “Thank you,” “Please,” “Hello and good bye,” and a gentle attitude towards playmates. Post age 7, a child understands consequences and the impact of his actions, so the proverbial checklist is endless. However, the telltale traits of a well-mannered young individual: polished table manners, “Yes, Sir,” and “No, Sir,” and a thank you note written for every gift and kind gesture. Finally, the age when a child is mature enough to attend a wedding allows for an opportunity where etiquette comes full circle. It is at this joyous celebration that a young bride and groom demonstrate the adage: being well-mannered matters most. Exemplary manners were woven into the fabric of their lives, and now, will be passed on to the next generation.
Well-mannered children are reflections in the mirror. Parents, stepparents and grandparents should exalt the same behavior at home that they expect of their children in public. A child emulates what he or she sees and hears. If they witness bouts of an uncontrolled temper, overhear gossip, learn disrespect, hear profanity and see little consideration of others, their character will reflect this, and will thus become an improvisation of ill-mannered adults.
Likewise, it’s useless and hypocritical for a respected figure to instruct a child to “Behave like a gentleman, or lady, and to be a good sport or sportsman,” without walking the walk themselves. This doesn’t just mean standing up when an elder enters a room, showing good table manners, or speaking in modulated tones. Rather, a well-mannered life begins internally with the formation of a life-long dedication to being kind, gracious, thoughtful, civilized, and, in short, well-bred. This life is a life worth living, immersed in love and respect for oneself and others, often guided by an internal moral compass.
Although volumes of written guideposts for well-mannered children line the walls of bookstores, and are available on internet sites and in blogs, many of these resources are often overlooked. Consider what Robert Louis Stevenson poetically advised in his early 20th century classic, A Child’s Garden of Verses, stanza V, “Whole Duty of Children”: “A child should always say what is true, and speak when he is spoken to, and behave mannerly at the table; at least as far as he is able.” Only ask of a child what he is capable of understanding and acting at his age. For instance, to take a child to an event for adults, be it a wedding ceremony, a midnight Christmas Eve church service, or a four-hour shopping marathon at the mall, and actually expecting him to act like a 40-year-old will prove to be most disappointing to you and others around you. Before you embark, ask yourself: “Is this child appropriate? Is this activity age appropriate?” Many times we must take him or her along anyway, so make it an adventure with you as the guide. Make it a learning experience, encourage his or her questions, and politely, yet firmly point out how to behave, regardless of the situation.
Well-mannered children do have a distinct advantage in life. Early on, a young mother who plays Beethoven and Bach on her iPod in the nursery is laying the foundation for her child to succeed and exceed his peers academically, intellectually and aesthetically. Likewise, 24/7 exposure to the who, what, when, where and why of good manners, commencing as soon as they can take direction, will enhance a child’s reputation at home, school and in the community. As a teenager, tutoring for the SAT exam is part of the equation for success, as is ongoing education in the nuances of a well-mannered life with, perhaps, a subtle one-word prompt, “Shoes!” Practical and priceless, one’s knowledge of etiquette will make a viable difference in the upper echelons of society and corporate life.
CEO’s, colleagues, in-laws, and friends all prefer the company of a person who is well-mannered, and often, will shun those who act poorly. An individual has a choice to embellish or diminish his image by how he conducts himself. What you say and what you do is a fine portrait of who you are.
A quick checklist of a well-mannered child under 7, the age of reason: “Thank you,” “Please,” “Hello and good bye,” and a gentle attitude towards playmates. Post age 7, a child understands consequences and the impact of his actions, so the proverbial checklist is endless. However, the telltale traits of a well-mannered young individual: polished table manners, “Yes, Sir,” and “No, Sir,” and a thank you note written for every gift and kind gesture. Finally, the age when a child is mature enough to attend a wedding allows for an opportunity where etiquette comes full circle. It is at this joyous celebration that a young bride and groom demonstrate the adage: being well-mannered matters most. Exemplary manners were woven into the fabric of their lives, and now, will be passed on to the next generation.
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St. Michael Catholic Church
Houston, Texas
The Distinguished Writers at Rice Series
Rice Epicueran Markets
Houston, Texas
American Museum Society Houston Baptist University
Houston, Texas
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Beta Sigma Phi Fashion Show
Junior League of Houston
Houston, Texas
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P.S. The Letter
Fort Worth, Texas
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River Oaks Book Store
Houston, Texas
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Trinity University
San Antonio, Texas
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Tanglewood Gifts & Stationery
Christmas Celebration
Houston, Texas
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3270 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77098-1002
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2421 Bissonnet Street
Houston, Texas 77005
(713) 523-0701
Houston, TX 77056-3220
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3270 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77098-1002
(713) 520-0061
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2421 Bissonnet Street
Houston, Texas 77005
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Houston, TX 77079
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Fort Worth, Texas 76107
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Dallas, Texas 75230
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Dallas, Texas 75205
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San Antonio, TX 78212
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14532 Memorial Dr
Houston, TX 77079
(281) 497-8675
Also available at
these National Locations:
Texas
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
PS The Letter
5136 Camp Bowie Boulevard
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
817.731.2032
Write Selection
314 Preston Royal Village
Dallas, Texas 75230
214.750.0531
Needle in a Haystack
6911 Preston Road
Dallas, Texas 75205
214.528.2850
San Antonio
Claire Reynolds Stationer
4109 McCullough Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 824-2493
Copyright © 2009 - 2010 MMM Signature Press. All rights reserved.
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