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Etiquette Basics
Advanced Course
This seminar is for those discerning women and men who want to learn how to make positive first impressions, feel more comfortable in social and business situations, and perfect their brands for personal and professional success. Whether you are a recent college graduate, young professional, executive, entrepreneur, or fundraiser, this class will help to give you the tools and knowledge you need to be at your personal best in all of the situations in which you will find yourself. In our Advanced seminar, you will experience a new level of knowledge that will enable you to go from feeling awkward and uncertain to being comfortable and confident.
This series of subjects will include lunch and informative handouts.
Program Highlights
Social and Communication Skills
- How to Make a Great First Impression
- Proper Handshake, Eye Contact, Smile
- Personal Space
- Body Language
- Introductions, Social and Business
- How to Remember Names
- Communication Skills
- Strong Vocal Image
- 30-Second Elevator Speech
- Master the Art of Networking
- Cell Phone
- RSVPs to Invitations
- Common Courtesies
Business and Networking
- Workplace Etiquette
- Greetings and Business Introductions
- Business Lunch
- Networking Effectively
- Conversing and Exiting Conversations
Dining Skills and Table Manners
- How to Take Seat at Table
- Proper Dining Posture
- When to Start Eating
- Basics of Table Setup
- Proper Silverware Usage
- Handling Glassware
- Napkin Placement and Usage
- Seating at Table: Order of Precedence
- American vs. Continental Style of Eating
- The Art of Toasting
- Conversation at Table
- How to Eat Various Foods
- Appropriate Habits at the Table
- Restaurant Dining and Business Lunch
- How to Excel as Host/Hostess
- How to Be the Best Guest People Want to Invite Back
- The Heimlich Method