Across cultures and within cultures we judge one another based on our behaviour. Whether it be through eating, entertaining, appearance, posture or even a handshake, others will judge your education, background and intelligence.
Social etiquette in the real world is not about learning to curtsey (unless you have a Royal appointment), rather it is about improving your social graces to be the best version of yourself in any situation and having a sensitive awareness of others. Learning how to correctly use one's napkin is of course important, however what is important is learning to adapt your manners and be able to interact at any point of time or situation, to have a precise understanding of the effect of your actions upon others who may be of different cultures.
Modern Etiquette Makeover
The Modern Etiquette Makeover course will equip you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to become refined and polished in every situation and the course will be tailored to cover only the areas that are relevant to you.
This unique course comprises of four modules covering several relevant topics all of which are optional. Select the subjects that are relevant to you and book your session. The entire course can be taken over three full days.
MODULE 1 - PERSONAL IMAGE
Deportment & Posture
Body Language
Bodyline Concepts & Introduction To Colour
Personal Style & Clothing Essentials
MODULE 2 - SOCIAL ETIQUETTE
Modern Social Etiquette
Graceful Greetings & Introductions
Conversation & Communication Charisma
Dress Codes & Social Events (Royal Ascot, Afternoon tea, Cultural variations)
MODULE 3 - BUSINESS ETIQUETTE
Business Communication Skills
Networking With Confidence
Business Entertaining & Dining I
Business Entertaining & Dining II
MODULE 4 - ENTERTAINING WITH STYLE
Hostessing (Preparations & Table Settings)
Seating & Serving Styles (Precedence)
Table Manners Part I (USA, Continental & British)
Table Manners Part II (Managing Tricky Foods)
Afternoon Tea Etiquette
A 1h30 practical session, which takes place during a formal afternoon tea and covers the rituals of a traditional British Tea experience including: History of Afternoon Tea
Social do’s and don’ts
How to host
Tea variations
Formal Hosting & Entertaining
A 3 hour practical session on how to be a successful, well prepared and confident host at home (with or without staff) including:
Formal table setting variations
Precedence at the table
Serving precedence for VIP’s
Ladies Etiquette
This 3 hour or full day bespoke session will be prepared according to preferences.
Deportment
Body Language
Image & Colour
Dining Etiquette
Hostessing