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"Knowledge, like timber, shouldn't be used until it is seasoned."
-- adapted from Oliver Wendell Holmes
Elements of Etiquette takes a comprehensive approach that focuses on the whole person. Whether you are looking to polish up your interview, climb the corporate ladder or simply dine in the finest restaurant, we have programs that can help you to succeed.
We are fully equipped to offer seminars, targeted training sessions, classroom demonstrations and consultation on a variety of levels to suit your needs. We will tailor a presentation to your specific school, business or organization.
We cover a variety of subjects, including:
Business Savvy
- The Introduction
What's the protocol for introducing a group? Who goes first?
- Handshake
Who stands? Who sits? What should you know about the handshake?
- Networking
What is the polite way to go about networking at a business event?
- Business cards
Should you wait until asked or hand them out like valentines?
- Cell phone etiquette
When do you turn it off? Should you let voice-mail handle the calls? What about that ringtone?
- E-mail etiquette
What is appropriate and what is not? Would you say the same thing in person?
- Cubicle etiquette
What's the key to getting along with your neighbors across the wall?
- Personalities in the workplace
What is appropriate workplace behavior? What should you avoid?
- Dining tutorial
Which fork is meant for the salad? Where does the used napkin go? Who pays?
Colleges and Universities
- Interview Techniques
How should you prepare? Is research beneficial? What should you know?
- How to dress for success
Are you seeking a job or going to class?
What clothing is appropriate?
- E-mail etiquette
- Cell phone etiquette
- Dining tutorial
- Thank you cards
When are they appropriate? What should you write?
Women
Secrets of successful high earners
Are men and women really treated equally? What are the dos and don'ts?
- Dress for success
What are you really selling? What does your clothing say about you?
- Self confidence
How do you display confidence without being overly aggressive?
- Interview
What should I do to prepare?
- Dining Tutorial
Children's program
Posture
What is poise?
- Introductions
What is it and how to feel comfortable making an introduction?
- Conversation
Two ears, one mouth.
- Parties
Gracious host or hostess?
- Table manners
How to set the table.
- Sportsmanship
What does it mean to be a good sport?