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5-Day Modern Manners for Men Course

26th - 30th August 2012

Man's tie

This interactive 5-day course will give gentlemen who attend a firm understanding and practical knowledge of modern manners and basic housekeeping skills they need for the fast-paced world.

Day One

  1. Introductions

  2. Introducing yourself

  3. Introducing others

  4. Handshakes

  5. Social kissing

  6. How to handle bad introductions

  7. What to do when you don't catch their name

  8. Networking & communications

  1. First impressions

  2. Image

  3. Grooming

  4. Deportment & posture

  5. The Modern Gentleman's wardrobe - codes, colours and style

  6. Tie tying 101

  1. External visit to Tatton Park for Afternoon Tea

Day Two

  1. Business Etiquette

  2. CVs and covering letters

  3. Interviews

  4. Introducing clients

  5. Answering the telephone

  6. Titles & correct form

  7. Entering an office: where and when to sit

  8. A businessman's props

  9. Accepting gifts

  1. International Code of Conduct

  1. Manners on the Move

  2. The etiquette of travel

  3. International business meetings

  1. Communication - Verbal & Non-Verbal

  2. IT, mobiles & iPhones

  3. Social networking

  4. Thank you letters

  5. Business correspondence and emails

Day Three

  1. Public Speaking

  2. Vowels

  3. Consonants

  4. Vocal exercises

  5. Speeches & presentations

  1. Modern Table Manners

  2. The place setting

  3. Cutlery/flatware

  4. Glassware

  5. Napkin placement

  6. Common mistakes

  7. Eating tricky foods

  8. Customs and nuances around the world

  9. Tipping

  1. Entertaining

  2. For business

  3. For pleasure

  4. Budget and menus

  5. Food & wine pairing

  6. Basic wine skills

  1. Dinner at a local restaurant

Day Four

  1. Good Housekeeping

  2. Sew for life, not for fun

  3. Laundry skills

  4. Ironing: shirts, trousers and sheets

  5. Shoe-care

  6. The kitchen: back to basics

  7. Food hygiene

  8. Menu planning

  1. How to organise a dinner party

  1. Cocktails & wine appreciation

  1. How to play bridge

Day Five

  1. Media training

  1. Cultural visit to Chester

For more information or to book, please contact us.

Other information

  1. 26-30th August 2012

  2. £1,495

  3. On-site accommodation can be arranged for a charge, on a first-come-first-served basis

  4. Cheshire

  5. Tutors: William Hanson, Peter Hetman & Diana Mather (with 1 external tutor)

Please see our Terms & Conditions page for information about how and when to pay.