Sentences with phrase «charm school»

"Charm school" refers to a place or program where people, usually young women, are taught manners, etiquette, social skills, and how to appear graceful and polite in various situations. Full definition
Maybe another semester in charm school is in order.
For years I have wanted to put those girls and that charm school into a novel.
The chef, who had probably been looking forward to an early night, didn't seem very happy about providing board and lodging, but two rooms, two steins, two plates of meat and veg (literally) and two bowls of apple strudel (awesome) were grudgingly produced and, frankly, we were too tired to care about degrees from charm school anyway.
I had thought my real chance would come from going to charm school at the Woman's Club last spring, Friday afternoons for six weeks, but I got barred because I didn't have a mother, a grandmother, or even a measly aunt to present me with a white rose at the closing ceremony.
I also love the story behind the company name — «Just as charm schools «refine» their students, we source cocoa beans from around the world, and carefully «refine» them into «polished», delicious chocolate.»
(Through a classmate, we've seen charming school newspaper clippings from the late 1940s in which the author, then known as the more pedestrian «Charlie McCarthy,» showed scant signs of future greatness.)
And since charm school isn't really an option, you might find it beneficial to prepare an FAQ or web page that dispels common myths or misperceptions you often face.
Borrow our notes from charm school to blitz your next interview.
Katniss wasn't the most approachable contender, but she needed a crash course in charm school.
It's beyond your pay grade to even question what house of worship another person chooses to join, perhaps you should just go back to charm school and work on dusting off all that you have clearly forgotten.
Third time's the charm for the jolly green ogre — but only in the «charm school» sense, alas.
It wants to be refined and sophisticated, a Chevy that has been to charm school.
«The GT3 went to charm school; there's less rattle and hum inside.
It's like a truck that's been to charm school — it does what people used to want when they'd co-opt a real truck for around town usage but without the rough ride, low safety rating, and truck - like handling and feel.
He makes them dress like that and sends them to charm school to polish their manners.
To whom it may concern: please send your agent soliciting my proxy to charm school.
Every other Tuesday our CHARM School volunteers help showcase the skills and talent of shelter dogs with all - positive reinforcement training in a program originally developed by Happy Healthy Pup.
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